Here you will find the MUSIC to enjoy while YOU watch the Matariki Laser Light Show!
Discover the stories behind the images in the storyboards below. Watch the lasers on the building, follow the story, and sync with the music.
The stars awaken Ranginui and Papatūānuku, beginning our story.
Trapped in darkness, the children of Rangi and Papa longed for light and space. At last, Tāne rose with a bold plan. Planting his feet against his father and bracing his shoulders against his mother, he pushed with all his strength — until, with a mighty heave, he tore them apart, and light flooded the world!
Because Tāne separated his parents, Tāwhirimātea grew furious, his eyes glowing red. In his rage, he tore out his eyes and cast them into the sky, creating Matariki—also known as Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea, the Eyes of Tāwhirimātea.
This star honours food from the earth, symbolized by the 'Ko'—a digging tool used to harvest kai and prepare the soil for planting.
This star acknowledges food that comes from above, like fruits and birds.
This star honours the food that lives in our fresh waters - like tuna/ eels.
This star acknowledges food from salt water, our oceans - and the call of the tohora across the moana.
This star is connected to the rain and moves with the weather — listen to the gentle fall of raindrops.
This star is tied to the winds and weather — hear Tāwhirimātea’s voice through the porotiti.
This star honours those who have passed — remembering our loved ones and guiding them on their journey into the heavens.
This star carries our dreams and hopes symbolising looking forward to the future.
Get ready to start again when the stars fade out, it will loop again — press play on music above to listen along with soundtrack.