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05 Jul 2026Free Admission
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We invite you and your whānau to join us for a free book reading with beloved Aotearoa author Witi Ihimaera DCNZM QSM, where we will return to the realm of The Astromancer in his third and final pukapuka for this series, Ariā and the Monster Island/ Ariā me te Motu Pouākai .
Welcome to the realm of the Astromancer - lore-master of the stars... an award-winning adventure story in chapters with stunning illustrations, bringing the Matariki legends to life as they've never been experienced before!
Bring the tamariki and immerse yourself in a beautiful tale that captures stories, deities, monsters, and tūpuna of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.Books written in both te reo Māori and English will be available for purchase in the Hokohoko, Museum store, and after the readings Witi will be signing his books.
Join us in the Orientation Space, Te Ao Mārama South Atrium
Location
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Local tip
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Head to the Auckland War Memorial Museum for Twilight Tuesdays: Museum Late Night and explore the galleries when it is less crowded.
Getting there
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You can take public transportation, drive and park in the museum's parking lot, or even walk or cycle if you're in the central Auckland area. The museum is located in the beautiful Auckland Domain, and once you arrive, you can enter through the main entrance on the east side of the building.
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