Mana Matariki at Te Paataka Koorero o Festival

Mana Matariki At Te Paataka Koorero O Festival

Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini will host an epic Matariki event, beginning with a visual activation on Tuesday 4 June.

On 13 June there will be a wānanga about the Māori lunar calendar, along with story times, and a variety of craft activities for our tamariki throughout the festival.

The event will also include a kapa haka whakangahau (performance) for local primary and intermediate schools, as well as a market featuring small local businesses on Thursday 27 June.

  • Matariki Exhibition – Pas Art: June 4 - 28, 9am - 5pm (Taane-te-waananga-aa-rangi - room)
  • Matariki Activation: June 4 - 28 (Te Puuna Mautauranga - room)
  • Storytime: 18 June at 10.30am
  • Big celebration day: 27 June – Whakangahau kapa haka performed by our local schools. Makete, kai, crafts and more.
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