Be part of our local collaborative community arts event to celebrate Matariki, including kapa haka, art, music performances, and an illuminated night walk at Pukerua Bay School
Ururangi our connection to atmospheric conditions, wind and the sky
E tū Ururangi e
Tukua mai he hau kōtengitengi
Tukua mai he hau pūrekereke
He hau hei miri i te kiri
I te puāwaitanga o te tahuna i te hau
Behold Ururangi
Send a gentle breeze
Send a puff of wind
A wind to caress my skin
The raupō flower blossoms in the wind
Our interactions with Ururangi can be seen in the quality of the air we breathe, the visibility of the night sky, and the winds that are used to fill the sails of our navigating ancestors and those who continue the practice of navigating the oceans. The wind can also be destructive. The Pūrerehua or butterfly will be a key visual theme for this year, representing transformation and growth.
