Westfield destinations celebrate Matariki with community events and experiences for the whole family
The activity is part of wider celebrations taking place in every Westfield destination across Aotearoa and, for the second year in a row, at Westfield Coomera in Queensland, Australia. To give families more time to come together, Westfield destinations across the country will be trading from 9am until 9pm on Matariki. Activities and experiences throughout the week are listed below.
WESTFIELD ALBANY
Matariki installation with mirror globes (Sunday 23 – Sunday 30 June)
Throughout the week of Matariki, customers can enjoy a unique installation in the plaza that features nine inflatable mirror globes which represent the starry night sky and the stones of the Umu Hāngī Pit.
Kapa haka performance (6pm on Thursday 27 June)
Families can enjoy a kapa haka on Thursday evening in The Plaza, which will be performed by Northcross Intermediate.
WESTFIELD MANUKAU
Matariki Interactive Display and Activities (Sunday 23 – Sunday 30 June)
The magic of colour theory has been used to create a coloured view finder, reminiscent of a telescope, that families can use to reveal the hidden icons on each star pou. Renowned Māori artist Manawa Tapu's artwork has also been layered throughout with images relating to the land and food.
Te-Iwa-o-Matariki (the nine of Matariki) artwork
Multi-disciplinary artist Tristan Marler (also known as Manawa Tapu) has created a meaningful piece that celebrates the new year. Tristian is of Te Rarawa/Te Aupouri descent and draws on his rich cultural heritage through his painting and printmaking practices, seeking to honour the past and explore the future of Toi Māori (traditional Māori art).
Manawa Tapu’s artwork will come to life as part of the interactive view finder display and activities.
Other activities and experiences on offer (Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June)
Throughout the week, there will be other festive activities for customers to enjoy, including:
Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Waimahia Intermediate performance at 10.30am on Friday 28 June in Centre Court
Mahi Pai performance and character meet and greet from 11am – 11:45am on Friday 28 June in Centre Court
Matariki treat cart with MUNCHH! Snacks from 11am – 2pm on Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June in Centre Court
Complimentary face painting from 11am – 2pm on Friday 28 June in Centre Court
WESTFIELD NEWMARKET
Te-Iwa-o-Matariki (the nine of Matariki) artwork
Multi-disciplinary artist Tristan Marler (aka Manawa Tapu) has created a meaningful piece that celebrates the occasion. Being of Te Rarawa/Te Aupouri descent, Tristan draws on his rich cultural heritage through his painting and printmaking practices, seeking to honour the past and explore the future of Toi Māori (traditional Māori art).
Immersive starlight installation (Wednesday 19 June – Thursday 4 July)
Light from the stars is a key part of Matariki storytelling, so we’re lighting up The Rooftop with the renowned tilt installation which customers can walk through and enjoy. Westfield members can also enter via the app to win 1 of 3 rooftop dining vouchers to celebrate with their family.
Kapa Haka performance (6pm on Thursday 27 June)
Join the talented Epsom Girls Grammar Kapa Haka rōpū as they perform at Westfield Newmarket to Celebrate Matariki, on Level 1 near Gucci.
Matariki dining passport (Available until Sunday 1 September)
To make get togethers even easier for families and friends over Matariki, Westfield Newmarket is offering a dining passport across the rooftop restaurants where customers can earn stamps towards free gifts and an entry into the draw for the chance to win a $1,000 Flight Centre Gift Card. Simply pick up your Dining Passport in-centre at the Guest Services Desk located on level 1 near H&M or Gucci, and spend $20 or more at rooftop restaurants to earn stamps and collect your prize.
WESTFIELD RICCARTON
Matariki installation and giant telescope (Monday 24 June – Sunday 7 July)
Discover the Matariki installation that represents the nine stars of Matariki with an LED tunnel leading to the giant telescope for customers to look through, revealing significant constellations. Located on Level 2, outside Decjuba.
Te-Iwa-o-Matariki (the nine of Matariki) artwork
Multi-disciplinary artist Tristan Marler (aka Manawa Tapu) has created a meaningful piece that celebrates the occasion. Being of Te Rarawa/Te Aupouri descent, Tristan draws on his rich cultural heritage through his painting and printmaking practices, seeking to honour the past and explore the future of Toi Māori (traditional Māori art). Located on Level 2, outside Decjuba.
Other activities and experiences on offer (Wednesday 28 June – Sunday 30 June)
Throughout the week, customers can also enjoy:
Face painting on Saturday 28 June from 11am – 2pm on Level 2, outside Decjuba
Matariki themed star chocolates will be available for Westfield members to collect from our Customer Service Desk, while stocks last, from Friday 28 June to Sunday 30 June.
WESTFIELD ST LUKES
Matariki interactive display and activities (Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 June)
The magic of colour theory has been used to create a coloured view finder, reminiscent of a telescope, that families can use to reveal the hidden icons on each star pou. Renowned Māori artist Manawa Tapu's artwork has also been layered throughout with images relating to the land and food.
Other activities and experiences on offer (Wednesday 26 June – Sunday 30 June)
Across the week, there will also be other festive activities for customers to enjoy, including:
Te Reo Solo Performer by Lana Fia on Friday 28 June from 1pm – 4pm on Level 1, Centre Court
Make your own Poi with Aktive Zone on Wednesday 26 June from 9:30am – 12pm on Level 2 near Monty’s Jungle, and on Friday 28 June and Saturday 29 June from 1pm – 4pm on Level 1, Centre Court.
Complimentary face painting for Westfield members on Sunday 30 June from 12pm – 3pm on Level 1, Centre Court
Complimentary Munchh! snacks for Westfield members on Thursday 27 June from 4pm – 7pm and Sunday 30 June from 1pm – 4pm, on Level 1, Centre Court.
Speaking about the Matariki celebrations at Westfield destinations, Paul Gardner, Scentre Group Regional Manager Centre Experience said: “As families and friends across Aotearoa and Australia come together to celebrate Matariki, we are delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with our local communities to offer a range of celebrations, events and activities for our customers to enjoy. With different experiences on offer throughout the week, we hope everyone gathering at Westfield destinations enjoys the Matariki celebrations.”
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