# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 01:00 am – Sun, 22 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: An exhibition showcasing early Paekākāriki history through displays, information, stories, poetry and film. A number of speakers will be presenting talks over the three days.

Friday 20 June : 11am - opening;
11:30 - Kaia Hawkins - Matariki, a time of renewal and reflection;  
12:15 - Miria Pōmare - Kahe Te Rau-o-te-rangi, a chieftainess of Ngāti Toa who signed Te Tiriti in 1840, and became renowned for her seven mile swim from Kapiti to Te Uruhi (Waikanae) with a child strapped to her back, to raise the alarm when Ngāti Toa were attacked from a war party from the south.  
1:30pm - Queen Elizabeth Park - Park Ranger John Tesoriero - restoration projects, wetting of the peat lands, future projects.

Saturday 21 June: 1pm - Thane Maxwell and early Māori history in Paekākāriki;
2pm Andy Dodd - stories from an archaeological perspective;
2:45 Poet/storyteller and musician Apirana Taylor.

Sunday 22 June: 1pm Jenny Rowan and the Wainuwhenua project; 1:45 Karl Webber and Kapiti Island stories and history; 2:30 Jane Cherry and local stories.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paekakariki/matariki-and-early-paekākāriki-history/200028279599213
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, literary-art, music, exhibitions, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 317

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paekakariki 
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki
- **lat**: -40.98829
- **long**: 174.95107
- **full address**: St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki, 19 Beach Rd, Paekakariki 5034, New Zealand,Paekakariki, Paekakariki 

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History being held?
  - **A:** Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History takes place on Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 01:00 am to Sun, 22 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 am at St Peters Village Hall,  Paekākāriki, 19 Beach Rd, Paekakariki 5034, New Zealand,Paekakariki, Paekakariki .
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History?
  - **A:** Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History is organized by Paekakariki Station Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paekakariki , this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 310+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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