Matariki mā Puanga Display
- Monday 16 Jun - Friday 27 Jun 2025
- 8am - 6pm
- Te Manawa | Student Centre, Level 2
- Keshia Cleverly Karaitiana
- kcleverl@waikato.ac.nz
- Free
Monday 16 Jun - Friday 27 Jun 2025
8am - 6pm
Te Manawa | Student Centre, Level 2
Keshia Cleverly Karaitiana
Free
Celebrate the Māori New Year with a vibrant display exploring the cultural and celestial significance of Matariki and Puanga.
This year’s display explores the cultural and astronomical significance of Matariki and Puanga, with a focus on regional distinctions in Te Moana Nui a Kiwa (Pacific Ocean and People), shared cultural values, and the enduring significance of mātauranga Māori.
Visitors are invited to join a Mahi Māreikura tour, contribute to the remembrance wall, and explore a curated reading list. This is a time to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate mātauranga Māori through the stories of the stars.
Open to all students, staff, and the wider university community.