Programme of Events during Matariki Waitohi Picton Festival
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AHO [to shine]
Saturday 14th July, 4.00pm - 8.30pm Picton Foreshore Join us on 14th July under the Matariki night sky for a light extravaganza on Picton’s iconic foreshore from 4pm to 8.30pm. WHAKANGAHAU / ENTERTAINMENT: Arrive early to catch the kapahaka performance by Queen Charlotte College and Waikawa Primary school children. Roving light performers will delight the crowds courtesy of Interislander. From 5pm to 6pm join the Glow Circus Playzone and learn how to play with poi. LIVE Music from 4pm to 8.30pm featuring Jazzy Triddy, Chloe Vitali and Sophy Lee, thanks to Novus Glass Picton. There will be fireworks just after 8.30pm so plan to dress up warmly and stay! Read more click here. |
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Matariki Public Art Installation - Add your mark
Friday 15th June to Sunday 22nd July Picton Library, Dublin Street, Picton Come and add a Matariki star, design part of the 7 Sisters korowhai, colour-in part of our billboard display or add a piece of poetry during the Matariki Festival. All ages welcome. Markers supplied for use only. The Matariki Art Billboard will be available outside Picton library during opening hours. Led by local artist Caroline della Porta. Kindly sponsored by CdP Illustration, Picton ITM, Take Note Picton and the $2 , $3 and More store. |
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Children's Matariki Art Exhibition
Friday 15th June to Sunday 22nd July Various locations through out Picton CBD The children of Waikawa Bay School are creating Matariki artworks to display during the festival. Brightening up the empty stores in our town their work will be displayed for all to enjoy. |
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Matariki - Ta te Manawa (take a breath, respite)
Saturday 16th June to Saturday 14th July The Diversion Gallery, London Quay, Picton A collection of contemporary artworks by leading New Zealand artists with a Matariki theme. Open 12.00 - 5.00 pm Thursday to Saturday or call to arrange a visit at other times. Tel 03 573 9067 or 0274 408 121. |
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Matariki Star Flax Weaving Workshop
Tuesday 19th June, 10.00 am - 12.00pm Picton Library, Dublin Street, Picton Harakeke (flax) was the most useful plant in New Zealand to Māori. It was used to make shelter, cloaks, baskets, mats, sails for canoes, traps for catching birds and ropes for fishing. Learn the basics of flax weaving with Bev Maata-Hart as she guides through the process of making a star for Matariki. Beginners and those with experience welcome. $10 per person. To book please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz. |
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Late Night Opening - Picton Library
Tuesday 19th June, Open till 8pm Picton Library, Dublin Street, Picton Celebrate Matariki at Picton Library with a special evening event for families. Take a night time adventure to your library for reading magical stories and making crafts which explore Matariki. Children are welcome to come in their pyjamas. More details to come. |
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Introduction to Te Reo
Thursday 21st June, 10.00 am - 12.00pm Picton Library, Dublin Street, Picton A practical introduction to Māori language, this two hour workshop will teach you basic Māori language skills. Learn to correctly pronounce people and place names. Greet, acknowledge and farewell people in both informal and formal settings. Introduce yourself with a simple mihimihi and learn appropriate use of Te Reo in conversational Māori with Bev Maata-Hart from Waikawa Marae. Begineers and those with experience welcome. $10 per person. To book please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz. |
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Winter Solstice Party - featuring van-dwelling duo 'Aro'
Thursday 21st June Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton CANCELLED due to family emergency of band members. |
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KAI [to eat]
Saturday 23rd June, 5.00pm - 8.00pm Picton On Saturday 23rd June, Picton will light up with the spirit of Matariki at a mid-winter feast, KAI. Enjoy mouthwatering dishes prepared by local chefs, led by Le Café’s very own Peter Schoni. R18 event. Sorry, tickets are now sold out. For more information click here. |
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Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary - Dawn Cruise
Sunday 24th June Kaipupu Point, Picton Celebrate Matariki with a dawn tour of Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. $25 per person ($20 for KP Members). Limited numbers available. Contact Rachel to book your ticket on 027 692 3488. |
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Picton Museum - Gold Coin Entry Day
Sunday 24th June Picton Museum, London Quay, Picton Visit the Picton Whaling and Heritage Museum for a gold coin donation and learn about the navigation equipment used by Captain Cook. An ex-whaler will be present to talk to the public in the whaling section. Open from 10am till 4pm. |
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Waikawa Marae Matariki Quiz & Activities Night
Thursday 28th June, 6.00pm - 9.00pm Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Picton Enjoy a Matariki themed evening at Waikawa Marae. Teams can compete in a quiz followed by Matariki activities. You don't need to be an expert, just come along and have fun. Teams of four ($10 per team member), supper and prizes included, Matariki themed dress encouraged. Register your team with Bev Maata-Hart on 027 725 1159 by Friday 22nd June. Sponsored by REAP Marlborough. |
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Eating for the Earth - In celebration of Matariki & Sustainability
Sunday 1st July, 11.00am - 1.00pm Envirohub Marlborough, 3 Auckland Street, Picton Join the team at the Marlborough Envirohub for a pot luck luncheon. Bring a dish that you believe in, from wild goat curry to organic vegetable soup, we want to share and learn new ways to cook and eat in a more sustainable fashion. Please RSVP to info@envirohub.co.nz, text 021 1010 818 or reply on the Envirohub Facebook page. |
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Waikawa Bay School Lantern Parade
Tuesday 3rd July, 6.00pm Foreshore, Picton The students of Waikawa Bay School are hosting a lantern walk and invite you and your family to join them. They will meet at the playground for a walk around the foreshore, over the coat-hanger bridge to Shelly beach and back. A yummy hot chocolate will be waiting back at the playground. All are welcome, bring your own lantern. |
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More Tokotoko Tales - A Matariki Special
Selina Tusitala Marsh in conversation with Rae Heta Monday 9th July, 7.00pm- 8.00pm Picton Library The stars have aligned for the festival to hold an encore session with the Poet Laureate at the new Picton Library in association with Picton Matariki. Come and hear Selina talk about the people and events represented on her Poet Laureate’s tokotoko (ornamental walking stick) and hear her read her work. Tickets $20 available from Marlborough Book Festival. |
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Cougar Line Kaipupu Matariki Tours
Monday 9th to Friday 20th July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm daily Cougar Line, Picton Marina, London Quay, Picton To celebrate Matarik Cougar Line are offering a school holiday special boat trip to Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. Departure time will be 1:30pm daily with a return pickup at Kaipupu at 3:30pm. A two hour loop walk, bring along a picnic lunch. $10 per adult $5 per child 5-15 $15 per family |
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Night Time Photography Workshop
SOLD OUT, second date below Friday 13th July, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Le Café & the Foreshore, Picton On the night of a new moon when the stars will align perfectly, learn to take a stunning night time image with local photographer Tamzin Henderson. Meet at Le Café for a short introduction before heading across to Picton Foreshore to enjoy a practical session. $10 per person. Own digital camera required, tripod optional. To book please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz. |
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Night Time Photography Workshop
SOLD OUT Thursday 19th July, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Le Café & the Foreshore, Picton Learn to take a stunning night time image with local photographer Tamzin Henderson. Meet at Le Café for a short introduction before heading across to Picton Foreshore to enjoy a practical session. $10 per person. Own digital camera required, tripod optional. To book please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz. |
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