Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka Huntly Museum has received funding from Matariki Ki Waikato to bring exciting Matariki events to the Huntly.
The first event will be on Matariki Day and the museum will be gold coin entry for everyone and free kai provided at the end of your visit, for as long at it lasts!
July 10 10am -4pm at 2 a Glasgow St, Huntly
The second key event will be on 25 July and for Huntly and surrounding area residents only! This has been heavily discounted with external funding but does require purchasing tickets and is very limited numbers. You will receive a beautiful section of pigments carefully packaged and the knowledge to create more from the whenua around you.
Ngaa Tae o te Whenua – Colours of the Land
In collaboration with Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka, for Huntly residents, join Maeana to explore whenua, natural pigment, and earth-based colour through hands-on creative practice.
Ngā Tae o te Whenua – Colours of the Land is a hands-on Matariki wānanga exploring natural pigments, earth-based colour, and connection to land.
Centred on Papatūānuku, this session invites whānau of Huntly to slow down and engage with whenua through tactile creative process. Participants will explore how natural pigments can be gathered, prepared, observed, and used as a form of creative expression.
The wānanga supports direct connection to mātauranga Māori, taiao awareness, sensory learning, and strong visual outcomes. It is suitable for adults who are curious about natural materials, whenua-based colour, and creative practice grounded in care and respect.
This kaupapa is delivered in collaboration with Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka, Hau Tutuu Aotearoa supported by Matariki ki Waikato.
All core materials are provided.
Date: Saturday 25 July
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $45 per person
Audience: Residents of Huntly + Adults 18+
tickets https://www.wharehaututu.nz/event-details/ngataeotewhenua-raahui-pookeka
Pictured: Workshop creator Maeana
