# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Whānau Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Huia mai ki te whakanui i a Matariki mā ngā ngohe pai mā te whānau, ngā awheawhe me ngā mahi utukore.
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Come together to celebrate Matariki with free whānau-friendly workshops and activities.

Waka hourua (double-hulled voyaging canoes) are central to Māori and Pacific celestial navigation stories, and our ancestors’ journeys across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (The Pacific).  

Te hōtaka matua | Programme:
▪️Face paint with Matariki-inspired designs
▪️Artist and carver-led design workshop
▪️Learn about lunar phases in the Fijian environmental calendar
▪️Discover how to use a star compass to voyage across the pacific
▪️Learn about the importance of the frigate bird in Kiribati culture
▪️Complete a Te Papa taonga trail

This event will have NZSL interpretation. A full schedule, including information for Deaf whānau, will be shared soon.

✨ Kimi tonutia | Find out more: tepapa.nz/Matariki2026

?️ Entry to Te Papa is free for all New Zealanders and people living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/matariki-whānau-day/200030204128841
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Whanau Day being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Te Papa Museum,Wellington, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Whanau Day?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day is organized by Te Papa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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