# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki After Dark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Hei whakanui mā ngā pakeke anake mō ngā kōrero, ngā tikanga, me te mātauranga kua wānangahia i waenga i Aotearoa, ā puta noa i Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
***
An adults-only celebration of the stories, traditions, and mātauranga shared between Aotearoa New Zealand and Te Moananui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific. 

Ngā ringatoi me ngā kaikōrero‌ | Artists and speakers:
▪️R&B, hip‑hop blended beats with KOREKASH
▪️Dance the night away with our Cook Island whanaunga/whānau through performances by Inano Dance
▪️Learn about the practice of tīvaevaefrom the Tīpurepure ‘Au Vaine
▪️Weave and wānanga with the Pacific Climate Warriors
▪️Learn about te reo o te waka from Te Moananui-a-Kiwa, with experienced kaumoana from Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti. This kōrero will be in te reo Māori.
▪️Te Papa curators and special guest speakers kōrero about waka and collection highlights
▪️Explore our Mānawatia a Matariki hub, relax with some Māori Mermaid colouring in, play kēmu with friends, or chat around the fire
▪️Cash bar and seasonal kai available

R16

This event will have NZSL interpretation 👋

A full schedule, including information for Deaf whānau, will be shared soon.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/matariki-after-dark/200030169778609
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Te Papa Museum,Wellington
- **lat**: -41.29029523075
- **long**: 174.781723618
- **full address**: Te Papa Museum,Wellington, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki After Dark
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a0058ebcbcd89d9c032c091baa79c841764a7c0f6ba4dc8d74658d3df068eb4e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc040404-gmir?v=1780247408

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki After Dark being held?
  - **A:** Matariki After Dark takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Te Papa Museum,Wellington, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki After Dark?
  - **A:** Matariki After Dark is organized by Te Papa.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Te Papa's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Te Papa a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Te Papa has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki After Dark is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matariki After Dark sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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