Matariki - Māori New Year
Pipiri - June 2008
Our events are listed below or click on the brochure image to download a PDF of Library and Council sponsored Matariki events.
Library Events
All June 2008: Data show display and powerpoints based around Matariki and te reo Māori
Data show display around Matriki and Te Reo Māori
- 1 June 2008 - 30 June 2008 at Parklands Library
All June 2008: Help us fill our net!
Craft Activity. Embellish your catch of the day and add it to our net. All materials provided. Suitable for all ages.
- 1 June 2008 - 22 June 2008, at Shirley Library
3 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime.
- 3 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Spreydon Library
June 2008: Matariki Programmes for Schools
These times are available to schools to come into South Learning Centre and have a class session on Matariki. Our staff are available to outline and personalise the plan for your class. Choose from:
Webquest (for students Year 1 to Year 8). Use our interactive websites to learn about Matariki. Enjoy our computer lab for up to 30 students as you share this learning opportunity with your class, or
Design a Matariki sticker (for students Year 5 and above). Enjoy a brief webquest introduction and then design a sticker for Matariki using Publisher. Creating a page of sticker designs based on this theme which will be looked at for next years promotions.
- South Learning Centre Library
- Tuesday 3 June, 11:00am - 12:30am
- Wednesday 4 June, 1.30 - 3.00pm
- Thursday 5 June, 1.30-3.00pm
- Monday 25 June, 11-12:30pm
3 June 2008: Star Weaving
Weaving flax stars and making paper stars for child participants. Open to all.
- 3 June 2008, 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Hornby Library
- Event cost FREE, bookings not required
4 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed story time followed by a star craft activity.
- 4 June 2008, 10:15am - 11:00am at Hornby Library
4 June 2008: Star Weaving
Weaving flax stars and making paper stars for child participants. Open to all.
- 4 June 2008, 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Hornby Library
4 June 2008: Utilising Library resources for effective Whakapapa research
Christchurch City Libraries Māori Reference Librarian Moata Tamaira will provide an interactive session to showcase library resources as tools for effective whakapapa research. After presentation computer access is available for individuals to pursue self-directed research if desired.
- 4 June 2008, 1:00pm - 2:30pm at Waitikiri Learning Centre Library
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required
09 June 2008: Carving with George Edwards
Come along to Bishopdale Library to see carving demonstrations, chat with George and even have a go at carving yourself.
(please note the change of time - was previously scheduled for 10am to 3pm)
- 9 June 2008, 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Bishopdale Library
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
9 June 2008: Utilising Library resources for effective Whakapapa research
Christchurch City Libraries' Māori Reference Librarian Moata Tamaira will provide an interactive session to showcase library resources as tools for effective whakapapa research. After presentation computer access is available for individuals to pursue self-directed research if desired.
- 9 June 2008, 6:30pm - 7:30pm at South Learning Centre Library
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required
10 June 2008: Baby Time Storytime
Matariki themed storytime for babies
- 10 June 2008, 10:30am - 10:45am at Parklands Library
10 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime followed by a small star craft activity.
- 10 June 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library
10 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime
- 10 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Spreydon Library
10 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed storytime with colouring in sheets to take home.
- 10 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Fendalton Library
11 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime.
- 11 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Redwood Library
11 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 11 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at New Brighton Library
12 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed Preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity
- 12 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Central Library, CFTC
12 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 12 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Parklands Library
16 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed story time followed by a small star craft activity
- 16 June 2008, 09:30am - 10:00am at Upper Riccarton Library
16 June 2008: Matariki Star Craft Activity
Come and take part in this star craft activity. Aimed at preschoolers to 6 year olds, parental assistance will be required.
- 16 June 2008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Fendalton Library
17 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime
- 17 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Spreydon Library
17 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Follow up on Matariki storytime session. Discussion and songs.
- 17 June 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library
18 June 2008: Matariki Story time for 5-7 year olds with Liz Weir
Interactive Matariki themed story time with Liz Weir for 5-7 year olds.
- 18 June 2008, 10:00am - 10:30am at Central Library, CFTC
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required
19 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime followed by a small star craft activity.
- 19 June 2008, 09:30am - 10:00am at Upper Riccarton Library
24 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime.
- 24 June 2008 - 24 June 2008, at Spreydon Library
24 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Follow up to Matariki Story session. Follow up discussions and songs.
- 24 June 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library
25 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 25 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Sumner Library
25 June 2008: Matariki Storytime for 5-7year olds with Liz Weir.
Interactive matariki themed storytime with Liz Weir. Suitable for children aged 5-7 years.
- 25 June 2008, 1:45pm - 2:15pm at Linwood Library
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required
26 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed Preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 26 June 2008, 10:00am - 10:30am at Linwood Library
26 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool storytime followed by a small star craft activity.
- 26 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at South Library
26 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 26 June 2008, 11:00am - 11:30am at Papanui Library
26 June 2008: Utilising Library Resources for effective whakapapa research
CCL Māori Reference Librarian Moata Tamaira to provide an interactive session to showcase library resources as tools for effective whakapapa research. After the presentation there will be computer access available for inidivduals to pursue self-directed research if desired.
- 26 June 2008, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Central Library, Meet in Ngā Pounamu Māori, 6pm.
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required
27 June 2008: Matariki Preschool Story time
Matariki themed preschool story time followed by a small star craft activity.
- 27 June 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Bishopdale Library
