Matariki Community Celebration

Thursday 20th July, 5:30am at Fyffe House.

Rikki Solomon, Academic & Practioner of Maōri Astronomy, and guest artists James Webster & Marcus Winters are coming to Kaikōura to lead the Matariki celebration which will be followed by a free community breakfast.

Event hosted by Hapuku School and Kaikoura District Council. The Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust will be supporting the event with a telescope and screen to help you explore the night sky.

Transport will be running between West End carpark and Fyffe House between 5am and 5:30am to minimise traffic and parking congestion on Avoca Street (no booking required).

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