Matariki Festival 2009
Celebrate the Māori New Year at a fun-filled festival like no other! Te Papa’s 18-day Matariki programme is jam-packed with events for all the family.
This year’s Matariki Festival includes a mini film festival, stunning arts and crafts, and a stellar line-up of performers to get you dancing, laughing, and singing away the mid-winter chills.
Events schedule
How do you celebrate the Māori New Year? Grab a camera and show the nation!
During Matariki, Te Papa, in partnership with TelstraClear and New Zealand Post, is creating an interactive display of images that capture the mood of this special time of year.
Submit your photos today!
Don't miss a rare opportunity to witness the grace, elegance, and beauty of senior Māori performing artists. The event will be streamed live on Internet so tell your family and friends and join us at www.tepapa.govt.nz/kapahaka
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