JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE - Rotorua Museum · 2016-05-26 · about Matariki by Māori astronomy...
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Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū | Matariki–search beyond the stars
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Who: Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Event Name: Matariki whaikōrero with Dr Rangi Mātāmua
Date: Thursday 2 June, doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start
Location: Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Fenton Street, Rotorua
Details: Rotorua Museum is proud to host a free talk about Matariki by Māori astronomy expert Dr Rangi Mātāmua (Ngai Tūhoe). Dr Rangi has undertaken significant research in the areas of Māori language revitalisation, Māori culture, Māori astronomy and broadcasting and is a senior lecturer at the School of Māori and Pacific Development at Waikato University.
Cost: Free entry, no bookings required
Contact: Kathy Nicholls P: 07 351 8456 W: rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Image credit: Dr Rangi Mātāmua. Courtesy of subject.
Who: Te Reo Wainene o Tua
Event Name: Te Reo Wainene o Tua: The Sweet Story of Yester-year
Date: Wednesday 8 June, 10am–12pm
Location: Rotorua District Library
Details: Captivating and relevant story telling sessions about Māori history presented entirely in te Reo Māori by important Māori cultural figures Joe Harawira and Scotty Morrison.
Cost: These free sessions are aimed at Kura Kaupapa Māori classes primarily
Contact: Haki Tahana Matanga Māori Librarian P: 07 351 7029 E: [email protected]
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Who: Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Event Name: Rotorua Museum Matariki Whānau Night
Date: Saturday 18 June, 5pm–9pm
Location: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua
Details: Bring the family down to Rotorua Museum and share in our fun Matariki celebrations! Experience the story of Te Ao (The World) using karetao and pūoro (Māori puppets and instruments), enjoy storytelling, face painting and a range of Matariki themed crafts throughout the evening. Early session: 5pm–7pm, late session: 7pm–9pm.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children (5–15 years), under 5’s free. Bookings essential
Contact: Kathy Nicholls P: 07 351 8456 W: rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Image credit: Family with their finished star crafts, Matariki Whānau Night 2013. Photograph by Natascha Hartzuiker.
Who: Rotorua Children’s Art House
Event Name: Nature Crafts Workshop
Date: Sunday 12 June, 10am–2pm
Locations: The Children’s Art House (Green Cottage) Queens Drive, Government Gardens
Cost: Gold coin
Details: Drop in during our workshop day and make some nature crafts and a bird feeder to help our feathered friends through winter.
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Who: English Language Partners Rotorua
Event Name: Sharing worldwide stories
Date: Tuesday 21 June, 11am–2pm
Location: 691 Dansey Road, Rotorua
Details: Our global whānau of learners, volunteers and tutors are invited to share food and stories from their lives about celebrations similar to Matariki.
Cost: Free, please bring a plate of food to share
Contact: Anna Hayes P: 07 350 2395 E: [email protected]
Who: Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Event Name: The history behind karetao pūoro
Date: Sunday 19 June, 1.30pm
Location: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua
Details: Renowned karetao pūoro (Māori puppets and instruments) expert James Webster (Tainui, Te Arawa) talks about these special taonga, the history, their creation and use today.
Cost: Free with admission
Contact: Kathy Nicholls P: 07 351 8456 W: rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Image credit: James Webster with a collection of karetao pūoro. Courtesy of James Webster
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Who: Department of Conservation
Event Name: Kōkako dawn chorus and bait line maintenance
Date: Sunday 26 June, pre-dawn (time to be confirmed post registration)
Location: Meet at the DOC office before carpooling to Mokaihaha Ecological Area
Details: Persons of suitable fitness are invited to accompany DOC Rangers into the Mokaihaha Ecological Area for a chance to hear the haunting bird song of the threatened North Island kōkako while clearing bait lines. Attendees will need to wear sturdy shoes, warm clothing and a rain jacket if necessary.
Cost: No cost to attend
Contact: Registrations are essential E: [email protected]
Who: Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua District Library
Event Name: Matariki 2016 Class Project Poster Competition
Date: Class entries to be in by Friday 24 June, 6pm
Location: Skyline Rotorua
Details: Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua District Library are giving the opportunity for one particularly creative school class of children to visit Skyline for a very special ‘Star Gazing Experience’. By designing and submitting a poster reflecting the spirit of Matariki one lucky class will win a trip on the Skyline gondolas to view the night sky using their brand new top-of-the-line telescopes! Visit rotorualibrary.govt.nz to find out more details or to download an entry form for your class.
Contact: TA Rangi P: 07 351 7048 E: [email protected]
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Page 1 Matariki whaikōrero with Dr Rangi Mātāmua 02/06/2016 Te Reo Wainene o Tua: The Sweet Story of Yester-year 08/06/16
Page 2 Nature Crafts Workshop 12/06/2016 Rotorua Museum Matariki Whānau Night 18/06/2016
Page 3 The history behind karetao pūoro 19/06/2016 Sharing worldwide stories 21/06/2016
Page 4 Matariki 2016 Class Project Entries to be received by 6pm 24/06/2016 Kōkako dawn chorus and bait line maintenance 26/06/2016
Page 7 The Stars Are Out Tonight Sculpture and Art Exhibition Open till 29/06/2016 Te Reo Poetry and Music 03/07/2016
Page 8 Matariki Star Search 2016 13/07/2016 Colour the Night 14/07/2016
Page 9 Matariki 2016 at Helium Gallery 09/06/2016 to 31/08/2016
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There are two translations for Matariki: Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God)
Did you know that Matariki can be seen from all over the world?
The Japanese call Matariki ‘Subaru’
Early Greek sailors knew Matariki as the ‘sailing stars’
In Hawaii, Matariki is known as Makali’i
Matariki is a time for whānau, to remember the past and plan for the New Year
Matariki was, and still is, a time to foster unity and the importance of family
Māori believed Matariki to be a star that predicted the upcoming season (whetū heri kai)
Conservation and respect for the environment are strong themes for the celebration of Matariki
The best time to see Matariki is just before sunrise
Matariki is lying about 440 light years away from the earth
Hauhake tū, ka tō Matariki. (Lifting of the crops begins when Pleiades set)
Ka kitea a Matariki, ka rere te korokoro. (When Matariki is seen, the lamprey migrate. This is the best time to see Matariki (20-24th June).
History:
Who: Rotorua Lakes Council and the Creative Arts department of Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Event Name: The Stars Are Out Tonight Sculpture and Art Exhibition
Date: Display will continue until 29 June 2016
Location: Galleria, Civic Centre, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
Details: A dynamic Matariki inspired exhibition of work submitted by currently enrolled students in Creative Arts courses at Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Winners and all entries will be on display throughout the month of June.
Cost: Free
Contact: Marc Spijkerbosch P: 07 351 8154 E: [email protected]
Image credit: Huia Hamon. Courtesy of subject
Who: Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Event Name: Te Reo Poetry and Music
Date: Sunday 3 July, 6.30pm
Location: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua
Details: The Rogue Stage celebrates Māori music with an evening of local bilingual performers including Huia Hamon
Cost: $30 adults, $12 students. Tickets are available from 30 May at the Museum reception, Musicworks Rotorua and via The Rogue Stage Facebook page. Bookings essential.
Contact: Kathy Nicholls P: 07 351 8456 W: rotoruamuseum.co.nz
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Who: The Arts Village Rotorua
Event Name: Colour the Night
Date: Thursday 14 July
Location: The Arts Village Rotorua
Details: The Arts Village’s annual one-night winter Arts Festival for Food, Music, Dance and many more varieties of art. This event is at multiple locations around Rotorua. It is a free, family friendly event, so bring your friends and whānau for a night of exploring central Rotorua through art. To find more about the locations and line up visit the “What’s On” section of our website.
Cost: Free
Contact: Rotorua Arts Village P: 07 348 9008 E: [email protected] W: artsvillage.org.nz
Who: Ngā Pumanawa e Waru and Rotorua District Library
Event Name: Matariki Star Search 2016
Date: Wednesday 13 July, 6pm
Location: Banquet Room, Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Details: Twelve finalists compete to win Rotorua’s inaugural Matariki Star Search talent show! Hosted by Russell Harrison, this show will feature both English and Te Reo Māori categories, singing and dancing. Competitors will be aged 10–18 years of age and will be competing for some great prizes to kick start their performing careers!
Cost: Free but booking required
Contact: TA Rangi, Children’s Librarian P: 07 351 7048 E: [email protected] W: rotorualibrary.govt.nz
Ngā Pūmanawa e Waruthe eight beating hearts
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Who: Helium Gallery
Event Name: Matariki 2016 at Helium Gallery
Date: Thursday 9 June to Wednesday 31 August 2016
Location: 1283 Tutanekai Street, central Rotorua
Details: In celebration of Matariki 2016 Helium Gallery has invited a large group of local and regional artists to respond to a Matariki themed template. The template is in the shape of a kite, and was chosen because; “kite flying traditions have a highly symbolic connection to Matariki–the two were historically inseparable. Kites were seen as connectors between the heavens and earth”. The Artists have been given the freedom to respond to the template any way they wish which will result in a diverse and dynamic exhibition. All the works in the exhibition will be for sale for $90 giving the public the opportunity to purchase a work of art from some very talented up and coming artists at a very reasonable price.
Contact: Sarah Ziessen P: 07 348 8794 E: [email protected] W: heliumgallery.co.nz
Images: works by contributing artist David Curno
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Matariki – the Pleiades
Thanks to all the organisations and businesses who were involved:
Ngā Pūmanawa e Waruthe eight beating hearts
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