Matariki
A Unique New Zealand Maori New Year
| Date | Venue | City | Country | Duration |
What is Matariki?
M atariki Festival is a unique New Zealand Maori New Year
A seasonal celebration for everyone
T ime to celebrate in June - July 2007
A bout new beginnings
R einvent and rejuvenate
I s an annual event
K een to involve everyone in the festival
I n communities throughout New Zealand
To find out more about Matariki festivals and events throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, visit the following websites:
NORTHLAND - http://www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm
AUCKLAND - http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz
HAWKES BAY - http://www.hawkesbaynz.com/pages/matarikifestival
WHANGANUI - http://www.puanga.org.nz
TE PAPA MUSEUM, WELLINGTON - http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Matariki
TE TAURA WHIRI I TE REO MAORI - http://www.matariki.net.nz
TOI MAORI AOTEAROA - http://www.maoriart.org.nz
This page is presented in partnership with the NZ Maori Tourism Council: http://www.maoritourism.co.nz
Maori Writers National Hui
A great opportunity to meet other writers, attend workshops and keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary Maori literature.
- Fri 17 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington
Kaupapa Maori Music Week
Celebrating Te Ara Puoro – the World of Maori Music with a week of workshops and three great shows featuring contemporary Maori musicians.
- Tue 28 Oct, Various venues, Wellington
PAO PAO PAO 2008
Toi Maori brings together a fantastic line-up of top-performing Maori musicians for a one-off performance.
- Fri 31 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington
Whiri Toi: Creation of our minds and hands in art
Free screenings of a new documentary film about the 2007 Maori Weavers National Hui, now on tour
- Sat 1 Nov, Hawera Community Hall, Taranaki