Sign up to an online session about Matariki, Māori New Year
The official date to recognise the appearance of Matariki in the sky is coming up on Friday 14th July.
We've organised three Kawhe me te Kōrero - Coffee and Conversation online sessions, across different kaupapa (topics) to help you learn more about Matariki and learn different ways to acknowledge this time of year. Check out the sessions below and let us know which ones you'd like to attend via the form below.
Each session will also be recorded so if you can't make a time, you can use the form to request a recording.
Register for Kawhe me te Kōrero here (external link)
Hautapu and other ways to acknowledge Matariki
Āhea | When: Monday 12th June | 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Kōrero: This wānanga is for anyone keen to know more about running a hautapu karakia(external link)(external link) for Matariki or would like to know about other ways they can honour Matariki.
Kaikōrero:
- Antony Ruru - Senior Advisor Community Readiness and Recovery and Senior Firefighter for Te Karaka Fire Brigade
- Albert Cash - Pou Takawaenga Māori, Māori Liaison Officer, Te Hiku and Station Officer for Kawakawa Fire Brigade
Te Tāwhara Kai Atua mā Matariki: The Sacrificial Offerings for Matariki
Āhea | When: Wednesday 28th June | 12.30 - 1.30pm
Kōrero: Our Deputy Chief Executive Piki Thomas will interview Ranginui Rikirangi-Thomas on the sacrificial offerings of kai (food) for Matariki.
Kaikōrero:
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Ranginui Rikirangi-Thomas - Lecturer at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
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Piki Thomas - Deputy Chief Executive Kaupapa Māori and Cultural Communities
Introduction to Matariki
Āhea | When: Thursday 29th June | 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Kōrero: This wānanga is for anyone keen to learn more about Matariki and how this is a significant time of year for many Māori.
Kaikōrero:
- Albert Cash - Pou Takawaenga Māori, Māori Liaison Officer, Te Hiku and Station Officer for Kawakawa Fire Brigade
We have also pulled together this dedicated Portal page for Matariki with downloadable resources as well as a directory of events happening around the motu (country) to honour Matariki. Check out the events and let us know about one we can add to the directory.