The Astromancer by Witi Ihimaera: Matariki Storytelling & Book Launch
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Bring the tamariki for a special Matariki storytelling session with one of Aotearoa's legends of literature, Witi Ihimaera, as he reads from his new book, Ariā and the Monster Island.
We invite you and your whānau to join us for a free book reading with beloved Aotearoa author Witi Ihimaera DCNZM QSM, where we will return to the realm of The Astromancer in his third and final pukapuka for this series, Ariā and the Monster Island/ Ariā me te Motu Pouākai . Welcome to the realm of the Astromancer - lore-master of the stars... an award-winning adventure story in chapters with stunning illustrations, bringing the Matariki legends to life as they've never been experienced before!
Bring the tamariki and immerse yourself in a beautiful tale that captures stories, deities, monsters, and tūpuna of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
Books written in both te reo Māori and English will be available for purchase in the Hokohoko, Museum store, and after the readings Witi will be signing his books.
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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
We invite you and your whānau to join us for a free book reading with beloved Aotearoa author Witi Ihimaera DCNZM QSM, where we will return to the realm of The Astromancer in his third and final pukapuka for this series, Ariā and the Monster Island/ Ariā me te Motu Pouākai . Welcome to the realm of the Astromancer - lore-master of the stars... an award-winning adventure story in chapters with stunning illustrations, bringing the Matariki legends to life as they've never been experienced before!
Bring the tamariki and immerse yourself in a beautiful tale that captures stories, deities, monsters, and tūpuna of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
Books written in both te reo Māori and English will be available for purchase in the Hokohoko, Museum store, and after the readings Witi will be signing his books.
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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
