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Tamariki Time: Matariki

He kaupapa whakamīharo mā ngā tamariki i raro i te 5 tau. Ākona mō te karetao, waihangatia ai he kākahu iti i tēnei marama.

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Learn about karetao, and create a mini kākahu.

When | Āhea

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

Free with museum entry

Matariki is a time to huddle together, share stories, and keep warm. Come and learn about karetao – Māori puppets – and make a mini kākahu to keep the puppet nice and warm for the winter, using recycled materials.

Raumati Whānau Day 2025, Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (258164)

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