Jacqueline Carter on Matariki and the Piritahi Marae celebrations

Broadcasting Thursday 25th June at 7pm and Sunday, 28th of June at noon.  

Jacqueline Carter talks about the significance of Matariki and the celebrations at Piritahi Marae starting from five on Saturday.  

5.00 pm powhiri for new families to the island. 

Followed by shared kai, (bring a plate), and story telling and Korero around Matariki. 

Bring a sleeping bag and PJs for a sleepover and walk up the maunga behind Piritahi Marae at 6.00 am followed by breakfast organised by the bilingual unit at TeHuruhi school.  

If you don't want to sleep over you can still join the walkers.  

Audio File: 

Matariki 2009 Podcast.mp3