Learn about Whānau Marama - Family of Light and the traditional star compass used by navigators for wayfinding across the Pacific Ocean. The only Matariki dark skies sensory experience on an estuary facing the Pacific Ocean. 5 shows nightly; 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm
Learn about Whānau Marama - Family of Light and the traditional star compass used by navigators for wayfinding across the Pacific Ocean. The only Matariki dark skies sensory experience on an estuary facing the Pacific Ocean. 5 shows nightly; 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm
Wrap up warm and come along to Civic Square to watch the digital light and sound show that brings the stars of Matariki to life.
Learn about Whānau Marama - Family of Light and the traditional star compass used by navigators for wayfinding across the Pacific Ocean. The only Matariki dark skies sensory experience on an estuary facing the Pacific Ocean. 5 shows nightly; 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm
Dress up warm to re-energise the soul and warm the senses in the chill of winter on this public holiday to celebrate Matariki. The event will come alive with a feast for the senses. There's delicious kai galore from Maori hangi, rewena bread and toroi mussells to kebabs, curry, dim sums and hot dogs. There's […]
Learn about Whānau Marama - Family of Light and the traditional star compass used by navigators for wayfinding across the Pacific Ocean. The only Matariki dark skies sensory experience on an estuary facing the Pacific Ocean. 5 shows nightly; 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm
Using all the facilities of the Holt Planetarium, join Planetarium Director Gary Sparks on an exploration of the science, the cultural significance and the international celebration that is Matariki Times available: Friday July 14 at 7pm Saturday July 15 at 7pm and Sunday 16 July at 2pm Hawke's Bay Holt Planetarium, Chambers Street, on the […]
The entire Napier Hastings shoreline will be set on fire on Saturday July 15 in a project organisers hope will become an annual Matariki tradition. Called Matariki Mahuika/Home Fires, the project has won the OK from Fire and Emergency New Zealand and local councils. It is part of Ngati Kahungunu's Matariki events programme.It's a DIY event in all […]
Learn about Whānau Marama - Family of Light and the traditional star compass used by navigators for wayfinding across the Pacific Ocean. The only Matariki dark skies sensory experience on an estuary facing the Pacific Ocean. 5 shows nightly; 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm
Waitangi Day: A Day of Unity, Diversity and Joy. Ngāti Kahungunu believes that Waitangi Day commemorations are important, for they increase awareness of the Treaty as the founding document of our modern nation and enhance the mana and well-being of Kahungunu and the wider community. We plan to continue to bring Hawke’s Bay’s diverse communities […]
Waitangi Day: A Day of Unity, Diversity and Joy. Ngāti Kahungunu believes that Waitangi Day commemorations are important, for they increase awareness of the Treaty as the founding document of our modern nation and enhance the mana and well-being of Kahungunu and the wider community. We plan to continue to bring Hawke’s Bay’s diverse communities […]
