Mata Ariki: Living in Rhythm
Practice Foundations – July 2026
Eruini Hawke (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāti Maniapoto)
Mata Ariki: Living in Rhythm
In te ao Māori, one of the gifts of Matariki is the invitation to pause, reflect, and recalibrate for the seasons ahead.
In this session, Eruini Hawke (Mātauranga Māori Capability Lead at The Lab) explores how the teachings of Matariki can help us become more conscious of where we invest our energy and time, reconnect with natural rhythms, and cultivate sustainable practices that support wellbeing, balance, and longevity in both our personal and professional lives.
Eruini has over twenty years of experience in environmental spaces. He has a strong foundation in Te Ao Māori – inclusive of te reo me ōna tikanga, kōrero tuku iho and mātauranga ā-iwi, and he ensures that his work is always guided and informed by the teachings of his tūpuna.
A visual summary of the session, completed by the super talented Jacqui Chan, can be viewed and downloaded below.
A transcript of the session is available by request, please contact: admin@aucklandco-lab.nz
