# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Manawatia a Matariki! Nau mai, haere mai!

In collaboration with Papakura Museum, Action Ed are stoked to present Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase.

Strictly limited seats, to secure your free tickets please contact  curator@papakuramuseum.org.nz or phone 092982003.

Join us as we celebrate Matariki and bring in the new year with a night of Spoken Word Poetry from some of Tamaki Makarau's shining stars of poetry. We have a stellar line up for you all to enjoy so bring the whanau, settle in, and get your finger snaps ready!

Featuring:
Sheldon Rua
Arihia Hall
Kate Laughter
Jai Selkirk
Patua te Whakamaa
Rehekōrero

Mauri ora
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/papakura/kohinga-whetu-a-matariki-poetry-showcase/200030350624320
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 265

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Papakura
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Papakura Museum
- **lat**: -37.0640253565
- **long**: 174.9421074275
- **full address**: Papakura Museum, 34 East St, Papakura 2110, New Zealand, Papakura

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase being held?
  - **A:** Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Papakura Museum, 34 East St, Papakura 2110, New Zealand, Papakura.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase?
  - **A:** Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase is organized by Action Education Inc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kohinga Whetu: A Matariki Poetry Showcase 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 Papakura, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 260+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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