"Matariki is the celebration of Maori New Year (Tau Hou). In Auckland, this is celebrated with the month long Matariki Festival, which in 2007 will be from 15 June - 15 July.
This festival and programme of events embodies the way Maori commemorate and celebrate this ancient tradition within the context of contemporary city life in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland.
The programme encourages social gatherings (Whakangahau) and provides the need for public education (Matauranga) about what Matariki is. The range of events celebrate the natural world and heritage (Taiao) and presents the creative energy of visual and performing arts (Nga Toi)."
(From the festival website.)
The events are all over the Auckland area, some are free and some have a nominal cost. There are exhibitions, arts and crafts events, fishing trips, movies and more. You will need to make bookings for some of them.
My pick is the Matariki breakfast on 23 June at the Stardome. More details can be found on the Stardome website.
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