Matariki 2023

A series of events: Monday 3 July 2023 to Friday 7 July 2023

Come join us in learning about and celebrating Matariki. Using a mixture of storytelling and interactive learning, the National Library will help you connect to the kaupapa of new beginnings, new connections and new understandings in Aotearoa. Mānawatia a Matariki!

The text 'Matariki Kanohi Iti' and two logos overlaying an image of a man wearing a cheesecutter hat and jacket with native bush in the background.

‘Matariki Kanohi Iti’: A compilation of archival taonga for Matariki 2023

Matariki 2023

Monday 10 July 2023 to Monday 31 July 2023
Lower ground foyer, National Library Wellington

Come along to the Library this July and view a selection of archival taonga from the collections of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, screening on loop throughout the day in English and te reo Māori.

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Friday 7 July 2023, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Friday 7 July 2023, 11am to 12pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Wednesday 5 July 2023, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Wednesday 5 July 2023, 11am to 12pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Tuesday 4 July 2023, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!

A glowing globe being held over a floor with stars and the word 'Matariki'.

Matariki: Bringing our stars to life

Matariki 2023

Tuesday 4 July 2023, 11am to 12pm
Programme Rooms, National Library Wellington

The rising of the Matariki star cluster signals the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This programme introduces tamariki and whānau to how Matariki connects us to people, to whānau and to the rhythms and seasons of the natural world. Mānawatia a Matariki!