Selwyn_Times: June 28, 2023

6 Selwyn Times Wednesday June 28 2023
Matariki signals the Māori New Year and is a time of celebration and renewal. It begins
with the rising of the Matariki star cluster in mid-winter. This year we’re celebrating the
Tupuārangi star connected to everything that grows in our trees and forests.
What’s on in Selwyn this July?
FULLY BOOKED
Kete Weaving Workshop
8 July
Rolleston
Join members of Te Kāhui Hono
to create a harakeke kete,
utilising elements of raranga
plaiting techniques.
Matariki Sing-a-long
13 and 15 July
Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln, Rolleston
Join sisters and musical duo Leah
and Siu from Loopy Tunes for a
session of interactive bilingual
music fun!
Native Plant
Propagation
15 July
Lincoln
Learn how to restore our native
landscape through propagation with
Trees for Canterbury.
Dinners of Selwyn
17 July
West Melton
Bring a plate of food connected
to Tupuārangi and enjoy a shared
dinner with new friends! Hear from
local community gardens about the
winter produce they are harvesting.
Community Garden
Open Days
20, 22 and 23 July
Lincoln, Rolleston, Kirwee
Find out how to prepare your garden
for spring. Pruning berry and fruit
trees and preparing your strawberry
patch — there’s a lot to do!
Bird Watching
20 July
Rolleston
Join Peter Langlands of Wild
Capture to learn about the birds
you are likely to see around Selwyn,
the best places to watch, essential
equipment and etiquette.
To find out more about the activities and to book, visit
selwyn.govt.nz/matariki