Start: 10:00 am, Saturday 1 June 2024
End: 10:45 pm, Friday 5 July 2024
The Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rise of the star cluster Matariki. It marks the beginning of the Aotearoa/Pacific New Year according to the lunar calendar. Stars of the Matariki cluster set on 31 Mei / May. They rise from 29 Hune | June and this period will last until 6 Hūrae | July. The public holiday of Matariki is on Friday 28 June 2024.
Explore the traditions and importance of Matariki with information about resources, crafts, and ways to celebrate with Christchurch City Libraries.
Venue
60 Cathedral Square,
Central Christchurch 8011
Cost
FREE
Contact
+64-3-941-7923