Matariki Festival 2026
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The Pou events of Matariki Festival
Experience waka paddling, mahi toi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.
A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close
Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry
Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre
Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.
Matariki Festival inspires the region
Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.
Matariki Festival’s 2025 programme launches
Matariki Festival is a celebration of the Māori New Year for all to enjoy. This year it spans five weeks from 7 June to 13 July.
More Matariki highlights for Aotea
Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.
Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY
Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.
Tūrama: Kaitiaki
Don’t forget to click on the QR-codes located along Queen Street to read about the elements of Tūrama.
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Matariki Herenga Waka
Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...
Tuhia ki ngā Whetū
This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...
Matariki Remembrance
Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...
Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi
A four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside wi...
Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi
You are invited to write your aspirations for Matariki on one of the wishbones in the kono (baske...
Grey Lynn Pukapuka Taonga
Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka!
Matariki Challenge
Visit each Howick Local Board library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique lim...
Matariki ki MOTAT
Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT with hands-on, immersive and digital experiences for all ages.