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Arapaki Manners (CBD) will close early at 5.00pm today, Friday 20 September, due to staff availability. The library will be open again on Monday.

Ngā rauemi mō Puanga me Matariki - Puanga and Matariki Resources

Puanga and Matariki are a time to wānanga, to restore faith and hope for the future. Find resources below to learn more and to help you celebrate and share this special time with whānau.

Boy with a lantern in the twilight looking out to sea

  • Matariki
    Discover Ngā Whetū and their meanings, find resources and stories to share and learn the values and kaupapa of Matariki.

  • Puanga
    Some iwi celebrate Puanga rather than Matariki — find out more.

  • Whāngai te Hautapu
    "Feed the stars, fill your cup." Hautapu is a traditional ceremony about making an offering to the Matariki star cluster

  • Waiata
    Watch and listen to Matariki waiata.

  • Kai
    Cook up a feast for your whānau for Matariki — find ideas, books and more.