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Matairaki Walking Tour
Viewing Puaka and Matariki in the dawn sky requires close observation of the world around us. For Matairaki, Ōtepoti-based artists Megan Brady, Antony Deaker, Ana Iti, and Moewai Marsh invite …
Puaka Matariki Lantern Workshop
Puaka Matariki Lantern Workshop
Welcome the return of Puaka and Matariki as Rose Shepard teaches us the art of making lanterns. Decorate your lanterns, made from biodegradable materials, with Te Iwa o Matariki to …
2 events,
He kōrero wheriko – A Glittering Story
He kōrero wheriko – A Glittering Story
Join Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, our special guest kaikōrero as he shares stories of Puaka and Matariki under the glittering canopy of The Golden Bearing (2014) – a majestic sculpture by leading …
2 events,
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! Join us for a special Puaka Matariki Storytime with waiata and bilingual stories to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New …
14 events,
Puaka Matariki Storytime Under The Stars
Come and snuggle on a beanbag under our gallery stars and listen to our storyteller read a selection of beautiful Matariki books for tamariki. All ages. Southern Land Southern People …
Matariki Ahuka Nui
Matariki Ahuka Nui
In partnership with Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, the Dunedin City Council and Tūhura Otago Museum invite Ōtepoti whānui to gather to celebrate the Māori …
Tītī Tōrea Game
Tītī Tōrea Game
Try out tītī tōrea, a traditional stick game played across Moananui-a-Kiwa. Join one of our Kāi Tahu Kaiārahi who will get you started and guide you. This game tests hand-eye …
Make a Wishing Candle
Make a Wishing Candle
Come upstairs after the Matariki Ahuka Nui dawn ceremony and make a beeswax wishing candle. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied …
16 events,
Māori Legends Exhibition
Nau mai, piki mai! Celebrate Māori excellence in art and storytelling this winter at the Reed Gallery in a special exhibition curated by Te Kupeka kaimahi from Dunedin Public Library. …
Solar Telescopes on the Museum Reserve
Solar Telescopes on the Museum Reserve
The Dunedin Astronomical Society are outside Tūhura Otago Museum on the Reserve with solar telescopes. Come and take a look for yourself at the massive flares and sunspots of Tamanuiterā, …
Kōrero with Kiringāua
Kōrero with Kiringāua
Listen to talented and knowledgeable rakatahi Kiringāua Cassidy share stories of his iwi and the legends of this land, including kōrero about the formation of Te Wai Pounamu, the creation …
Puaka Matariki Makerspace
Puaka Matariki Makerspace
Join us at our famous holiday Makerspace for some special Matariki-themed crafts. Make and decorate a pūrerehua (bullroarer) or fold and decorate an origami wishing star. All materials provided. All …
12 events,
Kōrero with Kiringāua
Kōrero with Kiringāua
Listen to talented and knowledgeable rakatahi Kiringāua Cassidy share stories of his iwi and the legends of this land, including kōrero about the formation of Te Wai Pounamu, the creation …
Waiata with Tenaya Brown
Waiata with Tenaya Brown
Listen to the beautiful voice of accomplished Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti vocalist Tenaya Brown. A graduate of the University of Otago’s Contemporary Music programme, Tenaya will be singing waiata Māori in this …
Puaka Matariki Makerspace
Puaka Matariki Makerspace
Join us at our famous holiday Makerspace for some special Matariki-themed crafts. Make and decorate a pūrerehua (bullroarer) or fold and decorate an origami wishing star. All materials provided. All …
3 events,
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! Join us for a special Puaka Matariki Storytime with waiata and bilingual stories to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New …
3 events,
Puaka Matariki Harakeke Workshop
Puaka Matariki Harakeke Workshop
Join Kāi Tahu multimedia artist and designer Amber Bridgman to celebrate the return of Puaka and Matariki with a harakeke workshop, teaching cultural practices around harvesting, preparing and then learning …
3 events,
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Puaka Matariki Storytimes
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! Join us for a special Puaka Matariki Storytime with waiata and bilingual stories to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New …
3 events,
Matairaki Walking Tour
Matairaki Walking Tour
Viewing Puaka and Matariki in the dawn sky requires close observation of the world around us. For Matairaki, Ōtepoti-based artists Megan Brady, Antony Deaker, Ana Iti, and Moewai Marsh invite …