Photo: Getty ImagesSeveral mid-winter family events will take place around Christchurch for Matariki. "We're all about families having fun and learning together so having some Matariki events in our line-up is wonderful and a great way to teach children about the importance of reflecting, celebrating together and moving forward." The council’s parks team will also host Matariki planting events during KidsFest, including two at the Rongoā Garden on Marshlands Rd on Sunday, July 12. Christchurch City Libraries is also celebrating Te Iwa o Matariki - the nine stars of Matariki - digitally, with weekly Matariki posts and stories, songs and craft activities on the libraries’ Facebook page. The lockdown and uncertainty around public gatherings means the libraries aren’t able to plan their usual extensive programme of Matariki events and family activities this year.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 14, 2020 21:22 UTC