Matariki School Holiday Activities at the Te Awamutu museum!
Join in the learning about Matariki through creative activities at the Museum!
Tī Rākau Stick Game
Wed 14th & Wed 21st July
Two sessions: 10am - 12pm or 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Each participant receives their own set of tī rākau to design. Learn the waiata song in te reo Māori and actions to the game. Take it to the next level by bringing some friends and playing the game as a group!
Cost: $5.00 each participant, per session
Ages: All ages welcome with adult supervision for children under 14 yrs old
Skills: Beginner - advanced
Bookings essential, limited to 10 participants only, call 07 872 0085
If there are Covid level changes during any of our planned activities, please refer to our FB and website for updates. If you are sick please let us know to cancel your booking by calling the Museum on 07 872 0085.
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Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
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This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?
What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?
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