Matariki for Tamariki

The performance showcases the journey of a group of friends throughout Aotearoa during the Matariki season – an annual custom that honours ongoing relationships to place and each other.

This band of players discovers the landscape of lush ngahere (forests), mighty maunga (mountains), and majestic moana (oceans), while encountering flora and fauna through the seasonal change. Along the way, the wairua (spirit) of each of the nine whetū (stars) of Matariki also inhabit the performers, who through their adventures use the power and meaning of karakia (prayer), waiata (song) and whakapapa (lineage) to reflect and plant the seeds of new beginnings generating fun and hope for the future ahead.

DJ Milan will play before and after the performance, while Māmā’s Hangi will be serving delicious hāngī during lunchtime.

Wednesday 15 July, 12.15pm
Takutai Square