Join us for a vibrant programme of workshops, performances, science, kōrero and hand-on whānau friendly activities. Enjoy live music sets and poetry, weaving workshops, night-sky talks, films and animations that reflect on stars,storytelling and navigation.

Highlights include a special panel of Kāi Tahu voices, an astrophotography talk, star science activities from Te Whai Ao Dodd-Walls Centre and performances from Loopy Tunes and taoka pūoro practitioner Ruby Solly. There's something for everyone.

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Wednesday 8 July
6pm Panel Talk: Customary Practice in Relation to Te Taiao
7–8pm Performance: Mr Meaty Boy

Thursday 9 July
10.30–11am Performance: Loopy Tunes Ages 2–4
11am – 2pm NAIA Animation and Activities: Tapatapawhenua, Ngā Utanga o te Waka and Tūtohu Whenua
3–5pm Workshop: Whetū Weaving
5–6.30pm Film: Whetū Mārama Bright Star
6–7.30pm Performance: AAKI

Friday 10 July
11am – 12pm Workshop: Decoding our Stars Ages 5–8
1pm Performance: Kōkō Tangiwai
1.30–2.30pm Workshop: Decoding our Stars Ages 9+
2–2.45pm Talk: Astrophotography with Artist Tom Rae
3–4.30pm Film: Whetū Marama: Bright Star
3–5pm Workshop: Whetū Weaving
5–6pm Talk: Understanding our Night Sky with Jessa Barder Te Whai Ao / Dodd-Walls Centre
6–7pm Performance: Ruby Solly
7–8pm Performance: Rōrepo and Josiah Morgan

Saturday 11 July
12–1pm Workshop: Decoding our Stars Ages 5–8
1.30–2.30pm Workshop: Patchwork Matariki with Artist Steven Junil Park
2–3pm Film: Ngā Ringa Toi o Ngāi Tahu
3–4pm Workshop: Decoding our Stars Ages 9+
3.15–4.45pm NAIA Animation and Activities: Tapatapawhenua, Ngā Utanga o te Waka and Tūtohu Whenua
6–7pm Talk: Understanding our Night Sky with Jessa Barder Te Whai Ao /Dodd-Walls Centre
7–8pm Performance: LOVE & HOPE with Troy Kingi, Mark Vanilau and Mara TK

Ongoing
Family and Tamariki: Reading Nook
Family and Tamariki:  Matariki Night Sky Activity