MATARIKI

The Michael King Writers’ Centre and The Depot join together to present a series of free literary events, workshops and an exhibition to celebrate Maori writing and art, starting this weekend.

Matariki: Exploring Our Stories

Saturday 4 June, 1.30–3 pm, The Depot

Stellar writers Ben Brown, Robert Sullivan and Reina Whaitiri join Carol Hirschfeld from Maori Television to talk about Matariki, oratory and story-telling.

Exhibition: Celebrating Maori Artists in the Maori New Year

4-16 June, Opening Saturday 4 June, 3–4.30 pm, Depot Galleries, Clarence Street, Devonport

Four Maori artists – Bethany Edmunds, Chanel Breen, Jenny Papa, Orewa Kingi – weave new ideas into contemporary and traditional styles.

A Million Poems for Matariki

Poetry workshops for schools, young people and individuals, led by top Maori and Pacifica poets: our own writer-in-residence, Ben Brown, Robert Sullivan and Selina Tusitala Marsh

(To register or for further information email phone (09) 445 8451)

Matariki and the New Stars

Sunday 12 June, 1.30–3 pm, The Depot

Our writer-in-residence from 2010, Bradford Haami, speaks about stars and navigation. Leading poets Ben Brown and Selina Tusitala Marsh celebrate the new stars on our literary horizon. Come along and share your Matariki poems!

Supported by the Auckland Council Creative Communities Scheme