Events
Rituals Events-Wananga
The official opening of Te Whakanui I a Matariki was on 23 June 1995 pre-empted by a Marae Run from Petone with Manu Aute. Manu Aute are steeped in ancient Maori tradition. Flying the Manu Aute over the Pipitea Marae palisade is to: Honour our past and To herald in the Maori New year. The idea of staging this festival arose out of our growing concern that within the Wellington region there was no longer an identifiable cultural framework which could both confirm our own perception of the world, and which was capable of being developed within a contemporary environment. Holding our own festival celebration (through the Arts), 155 years after the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi ensures our voice can be heard accurately and with a greater authenticity of expression where we can claim ownership over our own cultural territory. Later in the year, a story that resonated with us was called “Te Whanau Marama o Matariki” written by Kaa Williams. It is a beautiful story about 7 mischievous sisters who are stars of Matariki. Alongside this Kaupapa we also supported current nationwide themes “The first year of the decade celebrating Indigenous people” and “Te Tau O Te Reo Traditional Rituals: Karakia, Manu Aute, Dawn Ceremony up Tangi Te Keo Maunga and Karakia to honour those passed on, Hakari mo nga Kaumatua, Nga Kakahu a Tane Mahuta, He koha ki a Tangaroa tribute. Te Whakanui i a Matariki celebrates the beginning of the Māori New Year which traditionally starts with the heliacal rising of Matariki in the month of Pipiri.The official opening of Te Whakanui i a Matariki was on 23 June 1995 pre-empted by a Marae Run from Petone with Manu Aute. Manu Aute are steeped in ancient Māori tradition. Flying Manu Aute over the Pipitea Marae palisade is to: 1. Honour our past 2. To herald in the Māori New year. The Kaumātua Lunch was a prestigious event and a highlight of Te Whakanui i a Matariki. The art exhibition “Ki Te Whei Ao, Ki Te Ao Marama” which showcased 60 plus Māori traditional and contemporary artist’s work throughout the festival; this had never been done before to this magnitude. Traditional Rituals: Karakia
Contempary Events-Wananga
Activities
| Te Whakanui i a Matariki Kaumatua Luncheon - 24th June 2022 | Pipitea Marae - RSVP [email protected] or call Iwa Holmes on 027 628 02890 | Powhiri 11.30am |
| Ngati Poneke in Concert | Forums on issues confronting Maori of the time | Drama “A Day at the races” performed by Jim Moriaty and Company |
| Waiata Evenings of composed and resurrected old waiata | Daily art workshops and demonstrations | Maori physiotherapy by Mrs Teawhina Riwaka |
| Maori-nutrition with Maori Rongoa | Childrens’workshops and womens’workshops | Weaving demonstrations |
| Pat grace workshop | A historical presentation by Charlie Hohaia about Wellington Tenths | Demonstrating bone manipulation |
| Shadow Puppets By Erena Hammond performed entirely in Te reo | Traditional net making demonstrations by Tamati Holmes | A Drum Ceremony by Bruce Stuart of Tapu Te Ranga Marae |
Activities
| School tours | Karanga Seminar by Sue Clark. | Computer Graphics and animation presented by Ian Taylor |
| Te Ao Tawhito Seminar with Amster Reedy | Dennis Sullivan Astronomer. | Carter Observatory viewing |
| A story that resonated with us was called “Te Whanau Marama o Matariki” | It is a beautiful story about 7 mischievous sisters who are stars of Matariki. | written by Kaa Williams |
| Traditional Rituals | Karakia, Manu Aute, Dawn Ceremony up Tangi Te Keo Maunga and Karakia to honour those passed on. | Hakari mo nga Kaumatua, Nga Kakahu a Tane Mahuta, He koha ki a Tangaroa tribute |