| Start Date: | Wednesday 01 June 2011 | ||
| End Date: | Sunday 31 July 2011 | ||
| Visit Website>>> | Auckland's Matariki Festival June - July | ||
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Matariki Celebrations Heralded by the rising of the star constellation known as Matariki, the Maori New Year is a time for sharing kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and knowledge. The Matariki Festival is packed full of great events & activities across the Auckland region giving people of all cultures the chance to come together and celebrate this special time of year, unique to Aotearoa. |
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What's On - Acknowledge the first day of the Matariki Festival by attending the dawn karakia. From the top of Maungakiekie, look beyond the horizon and welcome the Matariki star cluster. - Enjoy breakfast and a 45 minute planetarium show, Matariki Dawn at the Stardome observatory & planetarium. - Take the opportunity to enjoy a short film with whanau and friends by attending "Movies at the Marae" - Come along and watch one of the many Kapa Haka performances & competitions - Visit one of the many libraries holding Matariki storytime and listen to Maori legends, songs and proverbs about this magical time of the year. |
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Cultural Workshops - Attend one of the many Maori cultural workshops. Start the day with a Powhiri & korero and then learn the art of flax weaving, poi making, hand games & Maori story telling. - Te Reo Maori language & Waiata sessions will be held to help learn basic conversational Maori language. - Learn how to prepare a traditional maori feast. - Celebrate by learning the art of flying a kite, a highly symbolic connection to Matariki with kites seen as the connectors between the heavens & earth. |
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Accommodation and Transport Accommodation is available in all the great motels and hotels in the area. Use the links below to find: Auckland Accommodation Auckland Transport Auckland Activities Auckland Tours Auckland Information (distances, weather etc) Various venues around Auckland |
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