# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Puaka Matariki – Community Fun Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Community Fun Day
We invite the community to join us at Tūhura for a vibrant celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year. Bring your whānau, enjoy the day together, and explore the stories that make Matariki truly special!

There will be lots of different activities to try your hand at, all inspired by Matariki traditions. Get an introduction to the Māori martial art mau rākau, or discover the sounds of traditional instruments in a taoka pūoro session. Make something beautiful at one of our drop-in craft stations, or come along to a workshop on the taoka art of manu aute (traditional Māori kite making).

There will also be exclusive screenings of Mārama ā Whetū, Waka Whetū, and Night Sky Live in our planetarium. These films will guide you through the stars, telling stories of Matariki and the wayfinding skills of Polynesian voyagers.

Schedule
Taoka Pūoro with Dr Jennifer Cattermole | Tangata Whenua Gallery | 10am – 11am
Matariki Makerspace | Atrium Level 1 | 10am – 3pm
He Kete Pounamu – Manu Aute Making | 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Matariki Planetarium Screenings | Perpetual Guardian Planetarium | 10.30am – 3.30pm
Mau Rākau with Jade | Hutton Theatre | 12pm – 1pm

Planetarium Schedule
Night Sky Live + Waka Whetū | 11.30
Mārama ā Whetū + 15-Minute Night Sky Live | 12.30
Night Sky Live + Waka Whetū | 1.30
Puaka kai rau, Matariki ahuka nui
Nau mai, haere mai. Everyone is welcome.

10am – 3pm, Friday 10 July
Whole Museum
Free

Book here: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/matariki-ahuka-nui-community-fun-day
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/puaka-matariki-community-fun-day/200030248691229
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 56

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Tūhura Otago Museum
- **lat**: -45.865806853734
- **long**: 170.51081306137
- **full address**: Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Puaka Matariki - Community Fun Day being held?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki - Community Fun Day takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Puaka Matariki - Community Fun Day?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki - Community Fun Day is organized by Tūhura Otago Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki - Community Fun Day is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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