Matariki Tauira: Students of Matariki

Over nine days Te Aka Mauri will run events that focus on Matariki, in particular the stars and their deeper meaning for Māori. Each day will focus on a particular whetu in the Matariki whānau. Bring your lunches and enjoy a cup of tea while you learn more about Matariki with staff from Rotorua Lakes Council.

Friday 2 July - Laura Marshall - Matariki - Health and wellbeing

Saturday 3 July - Julianne Wilkinson - Tupuānuku - Food that is harvested

Sunday 4 July - Leigh Richards - Tupuārangi - Trees, birds, berries

Monday 5 July - Kylie Holmes - Waiti - Freshwater bodies and fish

Tuesday 6 July - Sue Skellern - Waita - Ocean and food from it

Wednesday 7 July - Waipuna-ā-Rangi - Rainfall - Aimee McGregor

Thursday 8 July - Carol Serra - Ururangi – Winds

Friday 9 July - Rob Griffith - Hiwa-i-te-Rangi - Wishing Star

Saturday 10 July - Steve Chadwick - Pōhutukawa - Memories of those passed