Join us for a free screening of MURU to celebrate Matariki 2024. This June and July, mark your diaries for a wide range of creativity and community events at Te Atamira, and enjoy free arts, crafts, and kōrero for the whole whānau.

Released in 2023, MURU follows Police Sergeant Tawharau as he is forced to choose between his job and his people when the government pulls off an armed raid in his Ruatoki community. Directed by Tearepa Kahi.

DETAILS
Sunday 7 July, 12pm
Puāwai, Te Atamira
FREE
(Film rating PG)

Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, which appears in the dawn sky in midwinter. It is a time for us to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present, and look to the future. For many, Matariki marks the beginning of the Māori New Year, Te Mātahi o te Tau. It is a time to remember those who have passed away since the last rising of Matariki, to celebrate the harvest, and to plan for the year ahead. Matariki is a time for families and the community to come together to celebrate with feasting, singing and storytelling.