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MATARIKI mā PUANGA
LIGHTS UP MANUKAU!

Here you will find the MUSIC to enjoy while YOU watch the Matariki Laser Light Show!

+ HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 1:  
Check out the 'Storyboard & Timestamps' below.

Step 2:
Match what you see on the building with the storyboard, music & timing.

Step 3:
Press play, sit back, and enjoy the magic! (about 7½ minutes)

+ STORYBOARD & TIMESTAMPS

Discover the stories behind the images in the storyboards below. Watch the lasers on the building, follow the story, and sync with the music.

Rangi raua ko Papa
0:00- 1:06

The stars awaken Ranginui and Papatūānuku, beginning our story.

The Seperation
1:06 - 1:55

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!

Tāwhirimātea & Matariki
1:06 - 2:24

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.

Tupuānuku
2:25 - 3:16

This star honours food from the earth, symbolized by the 'Ko'—a digging tool used to harvest kai and prepare the soil for planting.

Tupuārangi
3:17 - 3:45

This star acknowledges food that comes from above, like fruits and birds.

Waitī
3:46- 4:25

This star honours the food that lives in our fresh waters - like tuna/ eels.

Waitā
4:26 - 5:03

This star acknowledges food from salt water, our oceans - and the call of the tohora across the moana.

Waipunārangi
5:04 - 5:40

This star is connected to the rain and moves with the weather — listen to the gentle fall of raindrops.

Ururangi
5:41 - 6:14

This star is tied to the winds and weather — hear Tāwhirimātea’s voice through the porotiti.

Pōhutukawa
6:15 - 6:44

This star honours those who have passed — remembering our loved ones and guiding them on their journey into the heavens.

Hiwaiterangi
6:44 - 7:36

This star carries our dreams and hopes for the future. Get ready to start again — press play on music above when the lights fade

+ LOCATION & TIMES

Location: The Laser light show can be found on the Manukau City Council Building- Opposite the Friendship house/ And Library. Viewing can see from the plaza area behind Sterling Sports Manukau.

Times: Showing in the evenings from 6pm -12am, and early mornings from 5am-7.30am
Showing daily until Sunday 11th of August ( Extended Winter Season). 

View an extended video version of Hirini and Marcus playing live at the launch here 

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