Celebrate the Maaori New Year at Te Whare Taonga O Waikato Museum & Gallery!

Celebrate Matariki with us

Matariki signals the Maaori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster.

This year, Matariki will be acknowledged with two days of whaanau fun here at Te Whare Taonga. We’re proud to be part of the Matariki Ki Waikato Festival with events across Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

Schedule

Haa ki roto, haa ki waho
Breathe in, breathe out

Our Matariki celebrations are spread across two days.

Join us for a low-key day of family activities on the public holiday, Friday 20th June. Haa ki roto.

Then come back on Saturday 21st June for a busy and exhilarating day of interactive fun with our friends from Creative Waikato. Haa ki waho!

Friday: Haa ki Roto

Open 10am to 5pm

• All day: Waipunarangi Star Trail
• All day: Hands-on family activities
• 11am Kapa haka performance from Te Haone Kaha
• 11.30am Free weaving workshop with Wikitoria Tuhakaraina
• 2pm Free weaving workshop with Wikitoria Tuhakaraina

Saturday: Haa ki Waho

Open 10am to 5pm

• All day: Waipunarangi Star Trail
• 10am to 3.30pm: Community workshops, music, and performances coordinated by Creative Waikato in support of the exhibition 843 to the 855.