Paihia Matariki Festival

Paihia Matariki Festival
June 2008
Contact Steph 09 402 5593 godsiff@xnet.co.nz

Paihia Matariki Art Exhibition

30th May to 2nd June

The Copthorne Hotel & Resort Waitangi

An exciting exhibition of painting,photography, flax and sculpture from established Northland artists. Plus a postcard exhibition and a silent auction.

Gala Opening - Fri 30th May 7.30pm Copthorne Waitangi

All work is for sale and the postcards will be opened and a silent progressive auction will continue till Monday 2nd. At this opening night the prizes will be given out for the best artwork from the established artists and the emerging artists. Refreshments and entertainment on the evening. Entertainment provided by A touch of Jazz with Brian & Joan at The Copthorne bar

Opening hours
Sat, Sun 10am 9pm,
Monday 10am 3pm.
There will also be
floral art, school art and art demonstrations.

Entertainment Fri and Sat
from 7.30pm.

Williams House Art Exhibition

New and Emerging Local artists

Opening at 5.30pm 30th May.
Then daily until 15th June

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Musical Entertainment during the Art Exhibition

Copthorne Waitangi - Bar - Free to all.

Friday May 30th 7.30pm

A touch of Jazz with Brian and Joan

Saturday May 31st 7.30pm

Bella a cappella - This group of amazing women that form Bella a cappella will entertain you with a selection of wonderful songs from days gone by and few more recent gems to boot. Their sweet harmonies will set the tone for a musical experience that will take your breath away! They perform songs from many genres, but still enjoy singing a sprinkling of traditional barbershop. There are no musical instruments or recorded accompaniment, just the pure, sweet chords delivered through the wonder of the human voice.

Sunday June 1st 7.30pm

Daniel Morrison & Tania Priebs accompanied by Mike Nettman on the Piano Will be performing an arragement of classical music and Light Opera.

Kite Workshop
Saturday 31st May 10am 5pm
Harko Brown takes you on a traditional Maori Kite making journey,
an educational, interactive and artistically inspiring experience. Materials supplied everyone takes home 2 kites and a lot of knowledge. $25pp or $40 child/adult package.
Bookings essential space limited
Contact Steph 09 402 05593 godsiff@xnet.co.nz

Kete Weaving Workshop
Sunday 1st June 9am 5pm
Bronnie Harford teaches traditional Kete Making.
Using flax you will weave your own kete.
Materials supplied, everyone leaves with a complete article
at the Waitaha Conference Centre,
BOI Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Waitangi
Bookings essential, cancellation fee will apply.
Space Limited, you must book. Tickets: $80pp contact Bronnie Harford Phone: 021 718 506 or email godsiff@xnet.co.nz

Celestial navigation Tour. 7^th June. 7.30 p.m.
A magical Matariki experience.
An experienced guide will walk you through
The Waitangi Treaty grounds
pausing at key landmarks
and share the experiences his ancestors had in following the stars.
Venue - Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Coffee will be served at the registration
and the charge for the refreshment and tour will be $10 for adults
and no charge for children under 14 years.
Please bring warm clothing and a torch if possible,
bookings not essential.

Als www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm

2006 Report

Paihia's "Vision Matariki"Art Exhibition drew an estimated 1,000 plus admirers to the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands over Queen's Birthday Weekend, several hundred turning out on Friday night alone for the gala opening by Mayor Yvonne Sharp.

Mayor Yvonne Sharp opens the exhibition Opua Primary School pupils give a rousing performance

The kapa haka group from Opua Primary School staged an impressive performance while the champagne flowed and guests revelled in the display, including fresh and original artwork by talented local school students.

Visitors appreciated the fact that many of the artists were present throughout the weekend to talk about their work.

A constant stream of locals and visitors from further afield were drawn to the exhibition and many commented on the outstanding quality of the art and the fact that there was something for everybody with many cultures represented. The exhibition offered an exciting range of artworks from painting and pastels to photography, weaving and mosaics to concrete sculpture.

Other treats on offer were a very informative presentation on the subect of traditional Maori kites from Harko Brown with kite waiata by Verbena Kopa and a two day kete weaving workshop by Bronnie Harford.