Rā Matariki mō te Whānau Whānau Day: Matariki
Celebrate the stars Matariki and Puanga with a day of whānau-friendly workshops and activities that highlight our connection across the Pacific.
Upcoming session(s)
20 JUN
10:00am-2:00pm
Our relationship with the Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa goes back thousands of years, through significant voyages that were guided by the whetū and other environmental indicators. Join us and learn more about this connection through fun-filled workshops, activities, music, and dance.
Explore taonga from our collection and unlock some of the stories they hold.
Decorate your own kākano uku with artist Stevei Houkāmau.
Learn more about celestial navigation through hands on activities.
You can also get your face painted with environment-inspired designs, enjoy live performances, explore Mānawatia a Matariki, or do some Māori Mermaid colouring in.
Accessibility
We have a specific Whānau Day: Matariki programme run by and for the Deaf community with NZSL interpreters available. There are two sessions to choose from:
11.00am to 12.00pm.
1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Visit Te Papa website to watch a video about our NZSL programme and to book your spot
Contact details
publicprogrammes@tepapa.govt.nz
Venue
Te Papa, Level 4
11 Barnett Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand