Puaka Matariki at Dunedin Public Libraries

Puaka Matariki Star Trail
Follow the stars across Ōtepoti this Puaka Matariki Festival!

Learn about the whetū surrounding Matariki as you search for hidden stars across public libraries: Blueskin Bay, City, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, South Dunedin, Waikouaiti.

Pick up an activity book from any of these places, and let your feet take you wandering to the stars!
Saturday 14 June - Sunday 13 July

Free

Magical Matariki Story Time
Join us for stories of Matariki with Flayme Wharerau, learn more about te Iwa o Matariki – the Nine Stars of Matariki, and enjoy beautiful lights and lanterns followed by hot chocolate & biscuits to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New Year!

Tuesday 17 June 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
Blueskin Bay Library

Wednesday 18 June 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
Waikouaiti Library

Monday 23 June 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
Port Chalmers Library

Tuesday 24 June 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
4th Floor, City Library

Wednesday 25 June 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mosgiel Library CANCELLED

Thursday 26 June 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Dunedin Library  CANCELLED

Matariki Storytime for Grown-ups
Join us for an adult Matariki story time with Lorraine Johnston, listen to stories from Witi Ihimaera’s Pounamu Pounamu in te reo Māori and English, and enjoy beautiful lights and lanterns followed by hot chocolate & biscuits to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New Year!

Tuesday 24 June 6:30pm - 7:30pm
4th Floor, City Library

Matariki Kanohi Iti

To celebrate Matariki, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has selected archival taonga speaking to the significance of the stars’ influence on the coming year.
Each iwi has their own unique traditions and stories that relate to Matariki. Some iwi acknowledge seven stars, some iwi recognise nine stars in the Matariki cluster, while others celebrate Puaka. Each star has its own purpose and symbolism. Reflections from different people and iwi are featured in the compilation to highlight this.

10 June - 4 July
The Cube, City Library