Nau mai, whakaroko mai! Get the whānau together to celebrate Matariki with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Ōtepoti, joined by Ariana Tikao performing compelling waiata exploring her Kāi Tahu identity, with Alistair Fraser on taoka puoro. Enjoy Ko te tātai whetū, the world’s first taoka puoro concerto, and Holst’s massive The Planets – a sonic spectacular!
Dunedin Town Hall, 200 Moray Place Ōtepoti Dunedin
Saturday 2 July, 7.30pm. Prices vary Ticket sales at 0800111999 or ticketmaster.co.nz
Aro is husband and wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ati Awa) and Emily Looker. The bilingual duo share a passion for the power of language and music to remind us of our identity. Join Aro’s playful and multi-genre musical exploration of kaitiakitaka and manaakitaka – looking after ourselves, looking after each other and looking after our environment – that includes taoka puoro, jazz, RnB and more. Everyone is welcome to come along to listen and participate!
These all-ages events are presented in collaboration with Yellow Eye Artists in Schools Te Urungi project.
By connecting with our environment and using what is around us we can sustainably create what we need, when we need it. At either of these two hands-on wānaka, learn a simple two-ply technique that turns plant fibres into useful and decorative twine, string and even rope. Harakeke harvesting tikanga will be discussed; various plant fibres will be provided. Campus protocols are in place so masks must be worn.
This event is supported by the Creative Communities Scheme.
Otago Polytechnic L Block Tunnel House, enter from 100 Anzac Avenue Ōtepoti Raki North Dunedin
Aro is husband and wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ati Awa) and Emily Looker. The bilingual duo share a passion for the power of language and music to remind us of our identity. Join Aro’s playful and multi-genre musical exploration of kaitiakitaka and manaakitaka – looking after ourselves, looking after each other and looking after our environment – that includes taoka puoro, jazz, RnB and more. Everyone is welcome to come along to listen and participate!
These all-ages events are presented in collaboration with Yellow Eye Artists in Schools Te Urungi project.
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 the basic techniques of weaving. Tea and coffee provided.
Dunningham Suite 4th Floor Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Place Ōtepoti Dunedin
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. See stories brought vividly to life through the lenses of Māori artists who have illustrated these pukapuka from the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, all of which still play an important role in the revitalisation of te reo and the shared identity of Aotearoa.
Reed Gallery 3rd Floor Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Place Ōtepoti Dunedin
Opening: Saturday 25 June Every day until 9 October during library opening hours
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.
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 Hub, 85‒105 Forth Street Ōtepoti Raki North Dunedin
During Māori New Year, Dunedin Public Libraries will have the honour of screening the Ngāi Tahu Mahinga Kai and Ngā Ringa Toi o Tahu series of short films, celebrating what it is to be Ngāi Tahu in an exploration of the creative artistry and traditional practices of the iwi.
Courtesy of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Repeat screenings daily.
Image credit: Te Rūnaka o Ngāi Tahu | Still from Pātiki – Ngāi Tahu Mahinga Kai
Dunedin Public Libraries, Citywide – check the event listing for community library addresses.
This year Dunedin Public Libraries – Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti is celebrating the start of the Māori New Year with Puaka on Sunday 12th July, then Matariki from Monday 13th – Monday 20th July.
Puaka Matariki is a time for us to reflect on life, the physical world, remember the past and our hopes for the future.
Join us daily on our website and Facebook page as we examine a different star in the Matariki cluster and what significance it has for us in our work in the library.
