# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: You and your whānau are warmly welcome to join us for a special day celebrating Matariki at Lyford Reserve.

We are honoured to be joined by Matua Dion Pou, who will share his knowledge and help us connect more deeply with the whenua and the significance of Matariki.

We'll plant natives by the stream, then take part in a seed sowing session led by the amazing Phoebe from Grow Forrest Hill - preparing native seedlings for seasons to come, and you get to take them home! 

Give back to the whenua and connect with your community as we honour Matariki — a time to reflect, reset, and prepare for the future. 

- Meet opposite 27 Lyford Crescent, Sunnynook

What to bring: Gloves, water, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Proudly supported by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Auckland Council's Healthy Waters.

IMPORTANT: Please register so we can contact you if we need to reschedule due to weather.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/matariki-mauri-whenua-sunnynook-planting/200030380382211
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Lyford Crescent, Sunnynook, Auckland 0620, New Zealand
- **lat**: -36.75372
- **long**: 174.74134
- **full address**: Lyford Crescent, Sunnynook, Auckland 0620, New Zealand, 17 Lyford Cres, Sunnynook, Auckland 0620, New Zealand, Auckland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lyford Crescent, Sunnynook, Auckland 0620, New Zealand, 17 Lyford Cres, Sunnynook, Auckland 0620, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting?
  - **A:** Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting is organized by Pupuke Birdsong Project.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matariki Mauri Whenua: Sunnynook Planting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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