Matariki, a cluster of stars that rises in midwinter and heralds the start of the Māori new year, holds special significance for Whitireia and WelTec.
This year, Whitireia and WelTec embrace the rising of Matariki to formally acknowledge our transition to Te Pūkenga. Matariki is a time for us to honour our past, recognise our shared mahi in the present, and value our existing relationships.
Matariki not only calls us to remember where we've come from, it is also a time of celebration and planning for the future. Over the coming weeks, there are opportunities for us to learn more about Matariki, to gather together over kai, participate in some great activities, and turn our thinking towards the future.
Monday 13 Pipiri (June)Porirua Campus | Learning Street Wikitoria Katene Building
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Making PoiLearn how to make poi and its cultural significance, from our Bachelor of Nursing Māori ākonga |
Tuesday 21 Pipiri (June)Porirua campus | 12-1pm Ako Ake |
Matariki reflectionsCome enjoy a cup of tea, some rēwena bread, and reflect on the last year. A whiteboard will be on display encouraging people to reflect and share what motivates them. |
Tuesday 21 Pipiri (June)Petone campus | 12pm The Hub |
Matariki kai |
Wednesday 22 Pipiri (June)Petone campus
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Matariki workshopsGet involved by making a poi, star making, and rakau. |
Wednesday 22 Pipiri (June)Porirua campus 10-2pm Whakairo workshop (C105-7) |
Whakairo demonstrationCome along to our whakairo (carving) demonstration and learn how it's done, as well as its importance. |
Wednesday 22 Pipiri (June)Porirua campus 10-2pm The Fale (next to C120) |
Raranga demonstrationRaranga is a Māori weaving style used for food baskets, bags and other small objects. Come check out how it's done. |
Thursday 23 Pipiri (June)Porirua campus | Learning Street 12-1pm |
WhakangahauJoin us for some kai and boil up, raranga demonstration and a Matariki performance by our Performing Arts students |
Thursday 23 Pipiri (June)Online |
Whakanuia Te Kāhui o MatarikiBrought to you by Te Pūkenga, this webinar will talk about te ao Māori, the mātauranga associated with Matariki, and the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). |
Learn about the story of Matariki and what it means to Aotearoa.
Watch the 7 mini-episodes of Living by Stars, presented by Rangi Matamua.
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