Matariki Whānau Day
Sat, 04 Jul
|Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library
E tū Ururangi! Celebrate Matariki at Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library with a vibrant, free whānau day of creativity, cultural workshops, music, history hunt, and remembrance, honouring the winds of change and the spirit of connection.
Time & Location
04 Jul 2026, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library, 21 Devonport Road, CBD, Tauranga 3110
About The Event
Matariki Whānau Day with Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library
When: 10.30am – 3.00pm, Saturday 4 July
Price: FREE
E tū Ururangi – behold the winds of life, carrying the promise and vitality of Tāwhiri-rangi.
Celebrate the rising of Matariki with a vibrant day of connection, creativity, and remembrance at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library.
Bring your whānau along for a day filled with hands-on activities and rich cultural experiences. Try your hand at rāranga (weaving), create your own contemporary mini tukutuku panel, shape a clay taonga, join our history hunt, and learn the basics of poi. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of taonga pūoro and uplifting waiata shared throughout the day.
There’s something for everyone, come together to celebrate Matariki, share stories, and embrace the spirit of Ururangi - everyone is welcome to this free event. Nau mai, haere mai!
10.30am – 12.00pm Clay Taonga
10.30am – 12.30pm Raranga Sandie Hine
12.00pm – 1.00pm Waiata Hau with Jeremy Hantler
12.00pm – 3.00pm Pae Korokī History Hunt
1.00pm – 2.00pm Taonga Pūoro with Jo’el Komene
1.30pm – 2.30pm Poi
1.30pm – 3.00pm Mini Tukutuku Panels
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