WOVEN HISTORIES BY SHONA TAWHIAO | MATARIKI | SYLVIA PARK

What is Matariki?

The star cluster Matariki appears in our night sky during June - July signifying the close of the old lunar new year and marks the beginning of the Maori New Year.

Learn more about Matariki in our blog HERE.

Woven Histories at Sylvia Park

In celebration of Matariki, Sylvia Park has commissioned a photographic exhibition by Shona Tawhiao, a talented local artist who specialises in weaving. 'Woven Histories' encompasses a mix of the past, present and future in a display unrivalled in the Fashion & Library Sphere. Here, Tawhiao transforms ancestral korero into extravagant yet elegant personifications of the tūpuna whetū we know as Matariki.

Come see for yourself the intricate garments that Tawhiao has woven with her skillful hands.

Display location: near Michael Hill

Dates: Until 3 July

Times: Centre Hours

Kapa Haka Performances

Over the course of the Matariki festival, dynamic Kapa Haka performances will be held in the centre by the talented team at The Haka Experience to celebrate Matariki.

Performance location:  Near Culture Kings / The Cone

Dates: Saturday 25 June

Times: 12.00pm - 12.10pm & 12.30pm - 12.40pm

Join us celebrate Matariki at Sylvia Park!