Tātai Hono: Matariki

Schedule

Thu Jul 09 2026 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am

UTC+12:00
Location

44 Lorne St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand | Auckland, AU

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Explore your whakapapa through taonga, kōrero tuku iho, and mātauranga Māori as we honour the rising of Matariki.
Hosted by our Mātauranga Māori Team, this event brings together guided tours, taonga spotlights, kōrero from mātanga and help from our research specialists to inspire you to begin (or continue) your whakapapa Māori research journey.
A powerful opportunity to connect with taonga, deepen your understanding of your Whakapapa Māori, and discover the research support available here in Research Central - Te Wāhi Rangahau ki te Puku.
✨ Te Whare Wānanga, Level 2
📍 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero
As part of the Tātai Whakapapa movement, Tātai Hono awakens spaces of belonging, discovery, and connection to tautoko you on your whakapapa research journey.
⭐ On the day:
🎙️ Keynote: TBC
Insights on Matariki
🌈 Rehekōrero Rangatahi Poets – Live Performances
Emerging Māori voices sharing spoken‑word pieces on identity and whakapapa.
💎 Taonga Spotlights
Rarely displayed taonga from our heritage collections, each with deep historical connection.
📚 Research Centre Tours
Showcasing archival tools and resources that support whakapapa and Māori research.
💬 1:1 Support from Māori Specialists
For those on specific whakapapa or whenua research journeys.
🌬️ Mixed Reality Te Tiriti Experience
An immersive way to engage with the stories of Te Tiriti ki Tāmaki.
Details:
💰 Free event | Bookings essential
📘 Bookings essential. Please register below: https://forms.gle/PJi3dTRtwfa7dqXUA
🌿 Nau mai, haere mai
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Getting here
Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library is in the heart of the city at 44–46 Lorne Street. There are plenty of ways to get here:
🚍 By bus/train
Many main bus routes stop nearby on Symonds Street, Wellesley Street and Queen Street. From Britomart Transport Centre it’s about a 10-minute walk up Queen Street.
The InnerLink bus also stops close by on Wellesley Street.
🚗 By car/parking
The closest parking buildings are the Civic Car Park (entrances on Greys Ave and Mayoral Drive) and the Victoria Street Car Park (entrance on Victoria Street West). Both are a short walk to the library.
Limited metered street parking is available around Lorne Street and Wellesley Street, but it can be busy.
🚲 By bike/scooter
Bike racks are located outside the library on Lorne Street. E-scooters are also available throughout the city for short rides.
If you have any pātai about access or need support getting to the venue, please message us on Facebook and we can help.
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