Ngā Wāhanga o te Tau: Takurua

Join us in the 360-degree planetarium theatre every Tuesday night for a live presenter-led show on Māori astronomy.

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  • Last updated 30 Oct 2025

Ngā Wāhanga o te Tau: Takurua (Seasons of the Year: Winter) expands beyond Matariki, to other bodies visible in the winter sky.

This show is a great introduction to Māori astronomy and the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Get to know the whetū (stars) of takurua (winter), and how they inform the way we interact with the taiao (natural environment).

Recommended for ages 10+ | 50 mins

Location Te wāhi
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
670 Manukau Road, One Tree Hill
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

There is free parking outside Stardome or on Haydn Ave. 90 minute parking available in other areas of One Tree Hill Domain & Cornwall Park.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

For an unusual gif, you can adopt a star and get a personalised certificate with your star coordinates.