Massey Matariki 2022
Nau mai, haere mai!
Come celebrate Matariki this year at Massey Matariki 2022.
Kicking off with a series of workshops that explore te ao Māori, our celebrations culminate in a free public event to mark the official public holiday on Friday 24 June.
Spaces are limited for these workshops - please contact community@masseymatters.org.nz to save a spot.
Waikawa Basket Workshop
Join us for a weaving session and learn how to make a waikawa basket. Faciliated by Rose Terewai Yerkovich.
Date: Thursday 26 May
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Massey Community Hub
Rongoa workshop
Join us for a fun and insightful session on rongoa, led by Reiki and Rongoa Practitioner Kathie Pryor (Ngati Awa / Tuhoe).
The session will include the planting of a Matariki Garden. You will also have the opportunity to make your own panipani (balm) and wairakau (medicinal tonic).
Register by email: community@masseymatters.org.nz
Funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board, with thanks to Community Waitakere.
Date: Tuesday 21 June
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Massey Community Hub
Massey Matariki 2022
A fun day of celebration for the whole whanau includes:
Lantern making
Carving session
Whetu / Star making
Waiata
Rongoa workshop
… and more to be announced!
Date: Friday 24 June
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Massey Community Hub
To help with catering and activity resources, please register for this event below
Rangatahi Pounamu Workshop
Learn the art of pounamu creation with Maha Tomo of Toi Manawa Workshops.
Spaces limited, aimed at 14 - 24 year olds.
Date: Friday 1 July
RSVP by email: community@masseymatters.org.nz
Watch this space
Further events to be announced!
