Matariki Celebration at Pūkaha - Gold Coin Entry
This significant day of Matariki is also the inauguration of Te Wānanga Taiao at Pūkaha: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre will only be open to the Public from 1.30pm, with gold coin entry.
Te Wānanga Taiao will be open to the public for three, 1 hour long self-guided viewing sessions:
• 1:30 pm
• 2:30 pm
• & 3:30 pm
You'll have the opportunity to explore Te Wānanga Taiao and all its facilities, the whare kai, the accommodation centre and the wharenui, which has special significance to Mana Whenua, Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua. Carvings crafted by Pūkaha National Wildlife’s onsite carvers adorn the wharenui.
Please note that spaces for these viewings are limited to 30 people & 'first in, first served', enhancing the intimacy and depth of the experience.
Make sure you visit us early to secure your place early .
Remember, it's a gold coin entry, with all proceeds contributing directly to the ongoing preservation work.
A free bus is also available: The Tranzit bus will leave the Farriers car park at 1.00 pm and then leave the Pūkaha car park at 4.00 pm to return to Farriers & Masterton at 4.30pm. (First in First served)!
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.7% Yes
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13.9% No
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