Looking Back to Move Forward: The Call of Pōhutukawa
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Pōhutukawa is a special star within te whānau a Matariki (the Matariki family). She is the eldest of Matariki’s children and therefore, represents our connection to the past and our tīpuna.
In this talk Talena Hansen, Head of Education at Auckland Museum will delve into the pou (pillars) of traditional Māori society and how these underpin the meaning and practice surrounding te Mātatahi o te Tau and Matariki, and how special stars like Pōhutukawa can be celebrated and honoured.
Tickets are Pay What You Can, book here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on/looking-back-to-move-forward
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Six of Auckland’s cultural organisations are bringing you a range of Matariki events across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in 2026. Each one rooted in te ao Māori and woven around the whetū of the Matariki cluster.
See what’s on at https://www.aucklandnz.com/collections/celebrate-matariki
In this talk Talena Hansen, Head of Education at Auckland Museum will delve into the pou (pillars) of traditional Māori society and how these underpin the meaning and practice surrounding te Mātatahi o te Tau and Matariki, and how special stars like Pōhutukawa can be celebrated and honoured.
Tickets are Pay What You Can, book here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on/looking-back-to-move-forward
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Six of Auckland’s cultural organisations are bringing you a range of Matariki events across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in 2026. Each one rooted in te ao Māori and woven around the whetū of the Matariki cluster.
See what’s on at https://www.aucklandnz.com/collections/celebrate-matariki
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Where is it happening?
Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand 1021, New Zealand
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Host or PublisherAuckland Museum
