# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki craft session
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Matariki craft session
When: Thursday 9 July, 4–5.15pm
Where: Tamariki area of the City Centre Library
Cost: Free

Nau mai, haere mai! Join the Children's Library at a special free event. Make your own paper bag lanterns to brighten your Matariki celebrations. Take your new creation to the harbourside light display afterwards.

For all our Matariki events, head to our website: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/discover-porirua/about-porirua/our-heritage/matariki-porirua/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/matariki-craft-session/200030240677607
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 159

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Porirua
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Porirua Libraries
- **lat**: -41.146898314644
- **long**: 174.82528802024
- **full address**: Porirua Libraries, 3 Beattie Clos, Kenepuru, Porirua 5022, New Zealand, Porirua

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki craft session
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5eaa3db3330f1d52e23bd4ea0b48e3f2156a26ac0ba6e840c1990d639af0019e-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1783555345

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki craft session being held?
  - **A:** Matariki craft session takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:15 pm at Porirua Libraries, 3 Beattie Clos, Kenepuru, Porirua 5022, New Zealand, Porirua.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki craft session?
  - **A:** Matariki craft session is organized by Porirua City Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki craft session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Porirua, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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