Morehu Te Tomo, Napier City Council’s Pou Whakarae – Director Māori Partnership, explains Matariki has rich traditions that can be brought to life for everyone in the community with the help of storytelling, lights and music. “Matariki is for everybody,” says Morehu. “It’s a time to remember our loved ones who have passed and think […]
Kai, entertainment, remembrance and fireworksFree entry. 6.00pm to 8.00pm Russell Park, 10 River Terrace, Waipukurau
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
A homely trinity of Hawke's Bay poets are offering free toasted sandwiches at their August 31 gig at Napier's Paisley Stage. Billed as Father, Son and Cheese on Toast, the fast-paced night starts with live music before 'Dad Gods' Ricky Day, Jeremy Roberts and Neill Gordon take to the stage. “You'll laugh your shorts off […]
