Welcoming Matariki

Join us at Tūhura Otago Museum to learn about Matariki Ahuka Nui and the significance of this day.

Hear from Victoria Campbell (Kāi Tahu) about the renaissance of tātai aroraki through Matariki, the cluster of stars that marks the Māori New Year.

After years of studying, teaching, and practising tātai aroraki (astronomical knowledge), Campbell has become a leading source for this mātauraka.

Victoria Campbell works for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. She has a passion for te reo me ōhona tikaka, mātauraka Māori, including Māori astronomy and the natural world.

Victoria is also involved with the Dark Sky Project (Takapō), is a member of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve Board and was also a member of the Matariki Advisory Group charged with the task of providing recommendations to Government regarding the establishment of the Matariki Public Holiday.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about Matariki through a special Planetarium show at 4.30pm or 6.30pm, exploring Māori sky lore and legends relating to the southern night sky and the astronomy of Matariki.

Public Talk
5.30pm, Wednesday 12 July
Beautiful Science Gallery
Free, Bookings Essential

Matariki Planetarium Show
4.30pm and 6.30pm, Wednesday 12 July
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
Adults $15, Concession $12, Children $9