Tāmati Patuwai (Ngāti Whātua, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Te Tāou) of Mad Ave Community Trust will facilitate an interactive workshop looking at how storytelling can restore and transform communities.
No previous experience needed, all bodies welcome. Please bring comfortable, warm clothing, a drink bottle and anything else that you need in order to participate fully and with ease.
Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes Street Ōtepoti Dunedin
Sunday 3 July, 10am ‒ 12pm. FREE
Please register at bit.ly/3QfATYl
Contact: h-j@prospectpark.co.nz | 0273571488 | fb.me/e/3fS58piDL
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 – Sunday 26 June, 11am and 12pm. FREE
Contact: 034747474 | otagomuseum.nz
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 Research Centre | Te Pokapū Rakahau Hauora Hinekaro
Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes Street Ōtepoti Dunedin
Thursday 23 June: Louise Parr Brownlie (Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Arawa)
Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua – Looking back as I move forward
Friday 1 July: Peter Williamson (Kāi Tahu)
Mental health and te reo Māori – when the tūī speaks bellbird
Lunchtime – doors midday, kōrero 12.30pm. FREE
Contact: ellie.adams@otago.ac.nz | otago.ac.nz/bhrcs
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 Kai tua o te heti / Beyond the Hedge.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery, 30 The Octagon Ōtepoti Dunedin
Wednesday 22 June, 5.30pm. FREE
Contact: 034743240 | dunedin.art.museum
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 you to observe Ōtepoti from specific lookout sites within a short walking distance of Blue Oyster Art Project Space. Experience Matairaki anytime by picking up a take-home guide from outside the gallery, or on a closing day hour-long guided walk with the artists.
Blue Oyster Art Project Space, 16 Dowling Street Ōtepoti Dunedin
Tuesday 21 July ‒ Sunday 3 July, all hours. FREE
Matairaki guided walk: Sunday 3 July, 2pm
Contact: admin@blueoyster.org.nz | 034790197 | blueoyster.org.nz
