Draw near, feel the warmth of this enduring fire. Witness these young stars of Ngāti Whātua as they explore and discuss the rising stars Matariki.

Free Event
50 minutes
29 June 2026
Tumutumuwhenua Cultural Trust will elavate and celebrate Matariki and Ngāti Whātua in this intimate yet powerful presentation, AHIKĀ. 
 
These 6-13 year old embers will spark the stars to twinkle and the land to glisten with pride as these young descendants of Tuperiri share what they have learned about Matariki. 
 
AHIKĀ will be presented through our whaikōrero & pao, contemporary & traditional waiata, wānanga & imparting of information as our tamariki see it. Wrapped up with a fusion of voice, song, rhythm and movement, you will be certain to be dazzled by these amazing up & coming stars of Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki.

Presented by Tumutumuwhenua Trust with support from Q Theatre 

Sponsors include Toi Whātua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and Te Kawau Associates Ltd
 

Creative Team
Huia Pihema    Ringa Tohu / Kaiwhakarite
Joe Pihema    Kaiwhakarite

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