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Matariki whānau day

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Saturday, 22 June, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: Free.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon



New beginnings and new ideas

Celebrate Matariki at National Library in our Starlab Planetarium! Play amongst the stars this Matariki in our Starlab Planetarium and weave your own Matariki constellation! Matariki signifies the beginning of a new year, new beginnings and a time for new ideas.

Lots of activities to try

Hear stories about the stars and learn how to weave your very own whetū harakeke.

Make a poi, have you face painted or design a kete using recycled coffee bags.

Lots of activities to keep your young ones busy!

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