Matariki ki Rawene

Dawn Toi, Wānanga and Community Activation

Where

Rawene Community Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, Auckland

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When

Saturday 18 July 2026
5am-12pm



Cost

Free

Contact

toiarotrust@gmail.com
021 649 442

Event Submission 95 Matariki Ki Rawene

Celebrate Matariki at Rawene Community Centre!

Dawn Matariki Star Art Activation | 5am - 7am 

Begin the day with a pre-dawn Matariki gathering at Rawene, welcoming the rising of the stars through star-inspired artmaking, remembrance and intention-setting for the year ahead. 

Kai and Wānanga e Hapori | 7am - 8am

Following the dawn activation, the community will gather for light breakfast kai and a shared wānanga - a time for whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero in a welcoming setting. 

Toi and Kaupapa Māori Workshops | 9am – 12 noon

A series of free (or koha) hands-on workshops and activations celebrating toi Māori, mātauranga, language and community participation. All welcome!

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