Matariki
Matariki is our Aotearoa Pacific New Year – the rise of the stars of Matariki is recognised as the end of one year and the beginning of the next. In te ao Māori, Matariki is seen as a time to celebrate, prepare for the year ahead, share ideas and learn, just as the start of a new calendar year is also often viewed.
This year, we’re offering a selection of events and wānanga to help you do just that – it’s an opportunity to appreciate the gifts of nature and celebrate our connection to Papatūānuku. We invite you to take the time to pause, reflect and remember, as well as look forward to the future with optimism, by taking positive action to care for our planet and connect with others.
Image courtesy of Joanne Hakaraia
Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga
We are celebrating Matariki with an emphasis on the whetu, Waiti, the star representing the freshwater environment and all our plants and animals that live in and around this Waitahurangi streamside area. Read More
Make a Matariki Star: Harakeke Weaving & Māori Tikanga
Weave your own harakeke Matariki star, learn tikanga, and connect over creativity, stories, and shared kai. Read More
Matariki Planting by the Bike Path
Join us this Matariki and come along to plant native plants along the Whau Awa! Read More
Matariki Planting with Laingholm Restoration Ruatuna
Nau mai, haere mai! Come and help us at Laing Stream with planting, and learn about the plants best suited to streamside areas. Be part of transforming this stream into… Read More