5 June 2025

Mānawatia a Matariki me Puaka

Matariki | The Aotearoa/Pacific New Year. Celebrate the Māori New Year with Christchurch City Libraries.

The Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rise of the star cluster Matariki. It marks the beginning of the Aotearoa/Pacific New Year according to the lunar calendar. The stars rise from 19 Hune/June, lasting until 22 Hune/June. 

Explore the traditions and importance of Matariki with information about resources, crafts, and ways to celebrate with Christchurch City Libraries.

Free

The Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rise of the star cluster Matariki. It marks the beginning of the Aotearoa/Pacific New Year according to the lunar calendar. The stars rise from 19 Hune/June, lasting until 22 Hune/June. 

Explore the traditions and importance of Matariki with information about resources, crafts, and ways to celebrate with Christchurch City Libraries.

Location
Christchurch City Libraries

Event contact

Christchurch City Council Libraries
03 941 7923
library@ccc.govt.nz my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/matariki/#Events

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