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Celestial Kōrero
Too late, you missed it
Celebrate the rise of the Matariki cluster during this celestial conversation.
Hear karakia, stories, waiata, local Māori interpretation of Matariki, and share hot soup and fried bread with us.
Develop your own meaning of Matariki as we view the constellation until the sun rises.
A free bus is provided departing from Te Kōputu Whakatāne Library Carpark at 4:30am.
Numbers for the bus are limited and bookings are essential via arts@whakatane.govt.nz