From June to August, our free Kids & Whānau guide, Matariki Explore, will be available.
Within the guide, you will build a magical waka, inspired by Reuben Paterson’s Guide Kaiārahi sculpture.
Learn about the parts of a waka, the stars of Matariki and imagine traveling to meet Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the wishing star.
Make a shimmering waka lantern to light up your home this winter.
Explore crystals, like the ones that make up Guide Kaiārahi, find rainbows in the light they reflect, and decorate a star with colours of the rainbow.
Make a wish on your star for the new year.