Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
28 May, 31 May and 5 June
Maaori astronomer and maramataka toohunga, Piripi Lambert will be facilitating a 3-part workshop shaing knowledge about the whetu (stars) and the local narratives of Tainui. You’ll get a glimpse into how Maaori navigated the world using the maramataka (lunar calendar) and how we can use this amazing resource today.
If you find yourself stargazing at night, this is the workshop for you! Nau mai, haere mai!
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
10 June, 12 June and 19 June
We invite you to dive into the knowledge pool of Tūmatauenga, the atua of war and humankind. In this 3-part workshop, we’ll cover Tūmatauenga and his many domains, some history of Maaori warfare and each of you will get to create one of his many treasures: The Koikoi (double tipped spear).
Dinsdale Library
Thursday 19 June
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Wednesday 21 June
Join us as we traverse the realm of Hineraukatauri, goddess of music and dance. Led by local taonga puoro expert Koroheke Robb, this workshop will look at the history of traditional Maaori music. You’ll be introduced to some instruments and how to play them, and you’ll get to craft your very own taonga puoro from clay as a treasure for your home.
Central Library - Auaha makerspace
Saturday 14 June
Want to celebrate Matariki with some new swag? Got a favourite black t-shirt that can only be made better with stars?
Central Library's Auaha makerspace has got you covered!
Bring along your own dark-coloured shirt or other flat cotton clothing item and we'll heat-press on the Matariki constellation.
Hillcrest Library
Monday 23 June
Taking the country by storm, Kii-o-rahi combines the best of touch/tag with our beautiful indigenous language. Whether you’re a veteran or a newbie, don’t worry! You’ll learn the rules before we start. Keen for a run around? Nau mai, haere mai!
Hillcrest Library
Wednesday 4 June
St Andrews Library
Monday 16 June
Central Library
Monday 23 June
Before the arrival of metal tools, Maaori made the tools they needed for hunting, fishing, eeling, and cultivating crops from the natural resources of their environment. An important thing to do during the winter was to repair and make new tools. In these workshops, tamariki will get to create the tools of our ancestors using everyday materials, and use them to complete various fun challenges.
