Auē!  Sorry to be announcing the last minute cancellation of Tūraka at OP.  Next year, nē? In the heart of campus, at the centre of Te Punaka Ōwheo’s whakaaturaka Matariki to mark the new year, Otago Polytech ākoka Māori me Pāsifikā share mahi toi that celebrates their roots.  Tauti mai, titiro mai!  All welcome. The …

Auē!  Sorry to be announcing the last minute cancellation of Tūraka at OP.  Next year, nē? In the heart of campus, at the centre of Te Punaka Ōwheo’s whakaaturaka Matariki to mark the new year, Otago Polytech ākoka Māori me Pāsifikā share mahi toi that celebrates their roots.  Tauti mai, titiro mai!  All welcome. The …

Ever thought about paying forward your skills to help others?  Come join us at Volunteer Expo!  Volunteering is one of the best ways to connect with people and share your knowledge.  Visit Volunteer South’s pop-up event to learn more above getting involved with Ōtepoti Dunedin's diverse community organisations. Wall Street Mall, 211 George Street Ōtepoti …

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 celebrate the Māori New Year and the rising of both Puaka and the Matariki star cluster. Gig Table Ground Floor Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray …

Auē!  Sorry to be announcing the last minute cancellation of Tūraka at OP.  Next year, nē? In the heart of campus, at the centre of Te Punaka Ōwheo’s whakaaturaka Matariki to mark the new year, Otago Polytech ākoka Māori me Pāsifikā share mahi toi that celebrates their roots.  Tauti mai, titiro mai!  All welcome. The …

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 contemporary artist Reuben Paterson (Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Tūhourangi).  This family-friendly storytime concludes with an opportunity to enjoy a special evening experience in the exhibition …

Put down your devices, bring your best table talk and showcase your fair play at our family friendly cards and board games competition!  Celebrating the season of reflection and goal-setting, the evening will begin with whaikōrero then students will serve healthy homemade soup and flatbread before the games commence. Broad Bay School, 4 Roebuck Rise …

Auē!  Sorry to be announcing the last minute cancellation of Tūraka at OP.  Next year, nē? In the heart of campus, at the centre of Te Punaka Ōwheo’s whakaaturaka Matariki to mark the new year, Otago Polytech ākoka Māori me Pāsifikā share mahi toi that celebrates their roots.  Tauti mai, titiro mai!  All welcome. The …

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 Year. Story Pit Ground Floor Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Place Ōtepoti Dunedin Thursday 23 June, 10.30am. FREE Blueskin Bay Public Library, 28 Harvey Street …

Join eminent Māori neuroscience and mental health experts for a kaputī and kōrero about our precious and often mind-boggling central processing organs.  Hear about their specialist interests, bring your pātai and share your experiences in a safe and comfy space.  Me he maoka āwhā, everyone is welcome. These events are hosted by The Brain Health …

In celebration of Matariki, Aukaha are pleased to host a festive evening focusing on wellbeing, connection and gratitude.  Join in with special guests, entertainment including kapa haka, Zumba, mau rakau, and share kai. One night only!  All are welcome. Malcam Trust, 45 Māori Road Ōtepoti Dunedin Thursday 23 June 5.30‒8.30pm. KOHA RSVP recommended Contact reception@aukaha.co.nz …

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 New Year and to welcome Aotearoa's newest public holiday. Begin on the Museum Reserve with karakia to mark the return of Puaka and Matariki to …

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 coordination and improves warrior skills.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30‒10.30am; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 1‒4pm. FREE …

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 by an adult. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am ‒ 12pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 |  otagomuseum.nz

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 ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am – 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am – 4pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

Toddlers, little children and parents will love this throw-and-catch game.  Try to catch a wobbly creature in your net – you will find it hard to stop once you’ve started!  All ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am ‒ 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am ‒ 4pm. FREE Contact: …

To celebrate the very first Matariki public holiday, Olveston Historic Home is opening its doors for our community to enjoy.  Olveston was donated to the city by the Theomin whānau, one of Dunedin’s most philanthropic families who not only honoured those past but celebrated the present and looked to the future by encouraging growth in …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

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 moving live performance. Atrium Level 2 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 12‒1pm; Sunday 26 June, 11‒11.30am and 1‒1.30pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

Join ethnomusicologist Dr Jennifer Cattermole in this show-and-tell that guides you through taoka puoro and discover how to play instruments crafted from things found in nature.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 1‒4pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 |  otagomuseum.nz

Come together to celebrate the inaugural Matariki holiday in Ōtepoti Dunedin through a spectacular, immersive show on the Otago Harbour waterfront. Over three nights, water and light will combine in a breath-taking and poignant cinematic experience for the whole family, created by Māori and Pāsifikā artists. Based on a concept by co-curators Rachael Rakena and …

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, the Sun.  All ages. Otago Museum Reserve, 381 Great King Street Ōtepoti Raki Dunedin North Saturday 25 June, 10.30am ‒ 3pm. FREE Weather permitting Contact: …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

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 ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am – 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am – 4pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

Toddlers, little children and parents will love this throw-and-catch game.  Try to catch a wobbly creature in your net – you will find it hard to stop once you’ve started!  All ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am ‒ 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am ‒ 4pm. FREE Contact: …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

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 moving live performance. Atrium Level 2 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 12‒1pm; Sunday 26 June, 11‒11.30am and 1‒1.30pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

In this special gallery performance, the overlooked corners, layers and pockets of history are brought alive by noted local artists.  For the Puaka Matariki Festival, Jessica Latton and Moana Wesley celebrate wānaka and whanaukataka via toi whakaari, while acknowledging those that came before us, their mātauraka and taoka housed within this gallery. One of a …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

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 coordination and improves warrior skills.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30‒10.30am; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 1‒4pm. FREE …

In this special gallery performance, the overlooked corners, layers and pockets of history are brought alive by noted local artists.  For the Puaka Matariki Festival, Jessica Latton and Moana Wesley celebrate wānaka and whanaukataka via toi whakaari, while acknowledging those that came before us, their mātauraka and taoka housed within this gallery. One of a …

Good Company Arts brings together Pacific and Mediterranean influences through film.  Dancers become part of a shared visual and sculptural language.  Music drives the total work which carries human figures in an elongated vista – a singing bowl brimming with movement and colour codes.  The channel for union with something mystical and divine, is dance. …

In this special gallery performance, the overlooked corners, layers and pockets of history are brought alive by noted local artists.  For the Puaka Matariki Festival, Jessica Latton and Moana Wesley celebrate wānaka and whanaukataka via toi whakaari, while acknowledging those that came before us, their mātauraka and taoka housed within this gallery. One of a …

Come together to celebrate the inaugural Matariki holiday in Ōtepoti Dunedin through a spectacular, immersive show on the Otago Harbour waterfront. Over three nights, water and light will combine in a breath-taking and poignant cinematic experience for the whole family, created by Māori and Pāsifikā artists. Based on a concept by co-curators Rachael Rakena and …

Nāia!  Join in the welcome return of this long-standing and much-loved community musical showcase and celebrate the season through song.  Nau mai te whiwhita – bring your guitar, bring your voice and bring the whole whānau! Araiteuru Marae, 24 Shetland Street Wakari Saturday 25 June, 6.30‒8.30pm.  FREE – koha appreciated Contact: 034667919 | araiteuru.marae@xtra.co.nz

Matariki Remembrance Service People of all faiths are welcome to join us in this service of remembrance for our loved ones.  The morning will include waiata, hīmene, children’s activities, stories and a time of remembrance for our loved ones including prayers for a hurting world.  Haere mai tātou! Flagstaff Community Church, 9 Centennial Avenue Wakari …

Wrap up warm and bring the whānau along to join The Pukekura Trust in an uplifting day of whenua-tending.  Spend the morning planting seedlings and making seed bombs, then enjoy hot drinks and kai at the Royal Albatross Centre.  Piki mai, titiro atu! Takiharuru Pilot’s Beach Reserve, 1260 Harington Point Road Pukekura Taiaroa Head Sunday …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

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 moving live performance. Atrium Level 2 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 12‒1pm; Sunday 26 June, 11‒11.30am and 1‒1.30pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

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 ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am – 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am – 4pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

Toddlers, little children and parents will love this throw-and-catch game.  Try to catch a wobbly creature in your net – you will find it hard to stop once you’ve started!  All ages. Atrium Level 1 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30am ‒ 4pm; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 11am ‒ 4pm. FREE Contact: …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

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 narrative from a Kāi Tahu perspective, and the story of the nine Matariki stars.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – …

Come along and learn the rhythmic fundamentals of poi movement.  Build your skills and learn contemporary tricks and techniques.  Suitable for ages 5 and over – under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Hutton Theatre Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June, 11.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 1.30pm. FREE – bookings …

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 moving live performance. Atrium Level 2 Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 12‒1pm; Sunday 26 June, 11‒11.30am and 1‒1.30pm. FREE Contact: 034747474 …

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 coordination and improves warrior skills.  All ages. Tāngata Whenua gallery Tūhura Otago Museum Friday 24 June, 9.30‒10.30am; Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 1‒4pm. FREE …

To celebrate Māori New Year David Burchell, Dunedin City Organist plays Norma our beloved centenarian Town Hall Organ in this sparkling showcase of music with a starry theme for Matariki, with something special for the young ones.  Tauti mai, whakaroko mai – everyone is welcome! Dunedin Town Hall, 200 Moray Place Ōtepoti Dunedin Sunday 26 …

Come together to celebrate the inaugural Matariki holiday in Ōtepoti Dunedin through a spectacular, immersive show on the Otago Harbour waterfront. Over three nights, water and light will combine in a breath-taking and poignant cinematic experience for the whole family, created by Māori and Pāsifikā artists. Based on a concept by co-curators Rachael Rakena and …

Whatever your faith, wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome at all events and services at All Saints’. On the Sundays of midwinter, in addition to the usual 8am Mass and 10.30am High Mass, there will be four contemplative, candlelit services to mark Māori New Year.  Each service will be followed by …