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Use the filter below to sort Eventfinda.co.nz events scheduled to happen across Wellington. Note: Not all these events are Council initiatives.

Matariki Ahi Kā / Mana Moana Pōneke

Celebrate the Māori New Year with Mana Moana Pōneke (weekends 7-22 June) and Matariki Ahi Kā (19-22 June). Visit the event webpage for details.

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Hākari Below the Stars

Hākari Below the Stars

Thu 19 Jun
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington

Nau mai haere mai whānau! Matariki is upon us once more, and we invite you to join us at Space Place’s annual Hākari Below the Stars celebration. Enjoy live star talks in our planetarium theatre with Space ...

Matariki Ahi Kā

Matariki Ahi Kā

Thu 19 Jun - Sun 22 Jun
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington

Wellington City Council invites you to celebrate the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way. Honour our culture and history, with a big, bold, immersive Wellington Waterfront walk-through journey including fire, ...

Matariki Star Crafts at Space Place

Matariki Star Crafts at Space Place

Fri 20 Jun - Sun 22 Jun
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington

Create a Matariki star craft with your whānau- 21, 22, 23 June. Visit our craft station at Space Place during the long weekend and create a Matariki star with wool and popsicle sticks to mark the Māori New Year. ...

String Bean Puppets: Once In a Full Moon

String Bean Puppets: Once In a Full Moon

Fri 20 Jun
ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Wellington

Free event

Be captivated this Matariki mā Puanga by the gorgeous puppet show “Once in a full moon” performed by Anna Bailey of String Bean Puppets. Deep in the bush a lonely kiwi looks up at the sky and mistakes the ...

New Zealand's Native Plants and Their Stories - Guided Walk

New Zealand's Native Plants and Their Stories - Guided Walk

Sat 21 Jun
Botanic Garden, Cable Car Entrance, Wellington

Meet at the Cable Car Entrance Lookout, Upland Road, Kelburn, and, after an easy 60-minute downhill walk, finish at the Founders’ Entrance, Glenmore Street. Discover the rich history and fascinating features of ...

Astronomy On Tap

Astronomy On Tap

Tue 24 Jun
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington

Experience the wonders of the Universe as you embark on an extraordinary journey into the vast depths of space and beyond. In this Matariki special edition, we dive into the Matariki constellation and its importance ...

Conservation Kōrero: What We Leave Behind

Conservation Kōrero: What We Leave Behind

Wed 25 Jun
ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Wellington

How can we commemorate our loved ones while caring for the environment? Across Aotearoa, Matariki mā Puanga is a time to celebrate the new year and honour those who have passed. Every community has its own way of ...

Te Tiriti: A Beginner’s Guide

Te Tiriti: A Beginner’s Guide

Thu 26 Jun
Wellington Museum, Wellington

Join us for an accessible introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and its contemporary relevance. Led by Te Atakura kaiako Robbie Blakelock, the workshop is perfect for those who are eager to learn more about our ...

Fungal Action: Earth to Sky - Insights Talk

Fungal Action: Earth to Sky - Insights Talk

Fri 27 Jun
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington

Free event

This one-hour talk will dip into the world of fungal mycelium communications and their mechanisms of action, take a glimpse at fungal computers and their possible role in environmental management, and consider ...

Lighten Up

Lighten Up

Tue 1 Jul - Wed 9 Jul
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington

School Holiday Science Workshops. 1-9 July. What is light? How does it travel? How do colours work? Learn about how we seee different types of light at these tamariki workshops with hands-on experiments and exciting ...