Exhibition
In support of Aotearoa's continued learning behind the meaning and importance of Matariki and Te Tau Hou Māori (the Māori New Year), the Homestead Galleries present a group exhibition of Māori artists; each showcasing works that speak to ngā whetū (the stars), Puanga and the Matariki cluster.
Kōrero tuku iho (traditions, oral tradition, stories of the past) passed down will differ between iwi and whānau. While some iwi herald the new year with the Matariki star cluster – whether that be nine stars or seven stars (as per Tainui star lore) – other iwi are unable to see Matariki from their rohe (region) and celebrate a star named Puanga instead.
Through the group's distinctive methods of storytelling and their own personal perspectives, Ngā Whetū offers a rich view into the significance of these stars, as they pertain to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, across a wide range of creative disciplines.
Read the exhibition booklet
Read the artist bios
View the exhibition catalogue
Read the Five Under 5 interview with Siniva Williams and curator Melina Payne.
Gallery Programmes accompanying this exhibition:
June Saturday Gallery Club: Pukapuka Whakawhetai
June Gallery Bubs
Curators’ Tour: Ngā Whetū
Dawn Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi
Images: Ralph Brown
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Upcoming Activities
Pakiwaitara - Pakuranga Rahihi: Traditional stories of Tāmaki Makaurau
Available Term 1 & Term 2 2025
Tues 28 Jan - Fri 27 June
Primary - Secondary: Y0+
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Teachers’ Professional Development
Weekdays by appointment.
Teachers: 18+
Learn skills and techniques employed in our specialised method of art education to help your team build valuable creative solutions for teaching in various ways.
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A Julie Moselen Masterclass
Available Term 1 & 2 2025
Tues 28 Jan - Fri 27 June
Intermediate-Secondary: Y7+
Julie Moselen is a large-scale sculptural artist based on-site at Corban Estate. Inspired by the ancient symbolism and rugged coastline of her Cornish homeland, this workshop offers children the opportunity to learn directly from the artist herself.
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