Pa Harakeke Exhibition
The latest exhibition in the Carlton Gallery, nestled within The Arts Junction in Katikati, coincides with Matariki and celebrates both art and the start of a new year for Māori.
Visitors to this unique exhibition will be treated to a fine exhibition of hand-woven harakeke (flax) artworks with kete (traditional basket), pōtae (hat), backpacks, and more on display.
The collaboration of local artists exhibiting include Marino Magee plus, Rangi Ranui, Rawinia Gray, Kerewai Wanakore, Annie Tauiwi, Janie Hemoata Wanakore Flavell, Katairaina Sydney and Anne Murphy of whom are master weavers to level four, through the Wānanga O Aotearoa based in Tauranga.
Weaving is not only useful, but also a living art form and a way of passing on Māori culture. For example, while the kete is used for collecting kai such as potatoes, kumara and pipi, it also represents a container of knowledge and wisdom.
Works in the exhibition are created with flax sourced from Katikati and the Tauranga Moana area or from the backyards of the artists. Once prepared by tools such as greenstone and dyed with the bark from the Tānekaha tree, today flax works are created with sharing combs and using other natural dyes. Special flaxes recognised for their ability to extract white fibre (muka) are used to make handles and korowai (cloaks).
Matariki Night Stories
Join the Matariki storytelling and a viewing (weather dependent). All welcome. Free event with complimentary kai and drinks.
Brought to you by Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tamawhariua, Katch Katikati, Katikati Community Centre, Project Parore, Western Bay Museum, Red Cross, Rotary Club of Katikati and Te Rereatukahia Marae with support from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.
Matariki Dawn Viewing
Join the Matariki Dawn Service in Katikati where you’ll be treated to commentary on how to view and identify the Matariki cluster. You’ll learn what these stars mean individually, culturally, and how their values can be embodied, practiced and celebrated by our diverse community. Guests will be treated to kapa haka, intentional goal setting for the year ahead, as well as refreshments to celebrate new beginnings for the Māori New Year.
Brought to you by Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tamawhariua, Katch Katikati, Katikati Community Centre, Project Parore, and Western Bay Museum and Te Rereatukahia Marae.
Katikati Library & Service Centre
Colouring & Worksheet activities
- When: Monday 24th to Friday 28th June
- Price: Free
- Poi Making
- When: Monday 24th 2-4pm
- Price: Free
Matariki Scavenger Hunt available at all Western Bay libraries from Monday 24 June until Thursday 4 July
