He whakaaturanga · Installation
Te Ahi o Matariki
Nine ahi on the Ātea forecourt, one for each whetū of Matariki. Nightly 6 to 8pm, 10 to 17 July.
Nine fires stand on the Ātea forecourt, one for each whetū of Matariki, each carrying its star name in steel. Matariki is our time to remember the ones we have lost, to gather the ones still here, and to set our eyes on the year ahead. The ahi hold all three.
Te hautapu · The offering
When you visit the Mata Ariki ahi you will find some kānuka. Take a small amount and take a moment. Bring to mind those you have lost, those beside you, and the year ahead. Then place the kānuka into the fire and let the smoke carry your whakaaro. There is no right way to do this and there is no need to hurry. Tamariki are welcome to take part alongside their whānau.
Nā te ringa raupā · By volunteer hands
These installations are only possible because of the selfless mahi of our volunteers. If you would like to join the Ātea whānau and help bring future installations to life, we would love to hear from you.
Mahi tahi · Volunteer with us →Pūtea tautoko · Our sponsors
This work is also only possible through the kind and generous support of our sponsors. If you would like to help keep work like this alive, every koha feeds the ahi.
