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Matariki at the Village - LIVE DAY

Good for younger kids (4–8) and older kids (9+)

This one is over — but there is plenty else on.

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It ranĀhea
  • Friday 10 July · 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
WhereKei hea
Howick Historical VillageLloyd Elsmore Park, Bells Road, Pakuranga
How muchTe utu
$10–$18

What it is

Celebrate Matariki at Howick Historical Village with a special Live Day honouring the New Zealand Māori New Year — a time to reflect on the past, appreciate the present, and look towards the future.

Craft your own pounamu piece guided by Christopher Mitch, an Auckland-based accredited Ngāi Tahu carver, and his wife Emma. Using ethically sourced stone from Chris's workshop, you'll shape, sand, polish, and string your taonga — all while sharing kōrero and learning about traditional carving practices rooted in tikanga.

Where this fits

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Places to go nearby

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Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre, Pakuranga HeightsRated 4.3
The Field House Batting Cages, PakurangaRated 4.8
Paradice Ice Skating, Botany DownsRated 4.4
Hologram Zoo, NorthparkRated 4.2
Auckland Night Markets, PakurangaRated 4.3