Celebrate Matariki at WestCity!
Join the WestCity Explorers as we celebrate Matariki the Maori New Year!
Enjoy Kapa Haka performances by:
Henderson Primary school on Wednesday 13th June at 2pm
Western Heights Primary school on Friday 15th June at 2pm
Experience a highly interactive musical puppet show on Saturday 16th June at 11am:
Toro Pikopiko Puppet’s ‘Te Rerenga - The Flight’ features 80 ‘Flatsie’ puppets inspired from ancient cave drawings around the Timaru district. The show re-tells a Ngai Tahu legend about a Birdwoman called Pourangahua and her epic flight to Aotearoa, with the aid of Matariki stars and migrating whales. She flies from cave to cave, valley to valley, meeting a host of colourful characters including bats, creepy crawlies, Moa & Pouakai Eagles, all the while pursued by a bevy of bird hunters.
The hour-long show is performed in English, with some te reo maori waiata. It takes its audience back in time a thousand years, where they help animate a multitude of rock art characters. Children will learn about our amazing rock-art heritage while interacting with rock-art puppets throughout the show.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Entertainment on Sunday 17th June from 11am -2pm includes:
Face painting
Matariki craft centre
Where: WestCity Waitakere, Level 1, Centre Court, 7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland
Phone: (09) 978 6700
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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