# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tūhuratia a Matariki mā Puaka – Matariki Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Matariki in the planetarium with an enchanting evening under the stars. 

This special three-part event begins with Night Sky Live, a guided tour of the night sky. Take a closer look at the Matariki star cluster, then journey deeper into space to see the stunning deep-sky objects that illuminate our universe. 

Next, sit back and enjoy Waka Whetū, a short film that explores the stars of Matariki and their significance, reflecting on mātauraka Māori (Māori knowledge) and celestial navigation. 

We finish the evening with Mārama ā Whetū, an in-house production that delves into Māori sky lore and legends of the southern night sky. This beautiful film brings to life the stories passed down through generations. 

Schedule
5.30pm – Night Sky Live
6.00pm – Waka Whetū
6.15pm – Intermission
6.30pm – Mārama ā Whetū: Light of the Stars

5.30pm – 7pm, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9, Saturday 11, and Sunday 12 July
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
General admission $20 

Book here: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/worlds-of-wonder-matariki
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/tūhuratia-a-matariki-mā-puaka-matariki-event/200030255254733
- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tūhuratia a Matariki ma Puaka - Matariki Event being held?
  - **A:** Tūhuratia a Matariki ma Puaka - Matariki Event takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tūhuratia a Matariki ma Puaka - Matariki Event?
  - **A:** Tūhuratia a Matariki ma Puaka - Matariki Event is organized by Tūhura Otago Museum.

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