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Matariki Festival 2026

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Matariki 28 Jul 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

Experience waka paddling, mahi toi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.

Arts 30 Jun 2025

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

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Matariki 20 May 2025

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.

Matariki 19 Jul 2024

More Matariki highlights for Aotea

Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.

Matariki 18 Jun 2024

Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY

Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.

Matariki 7 Jun 2024

Tūrama: Kaitiaki

Don’t forget to click on the QR-codes located along Queen Street to read about the elements of Tūrama.

Events89 Results

17 Jul 2026

Matariki Evening Market

Join us for a magical evening honouring Matariki through creativity, connection and community.

18 Jul 2026

Celestial Matariki Market

Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.

18 Jul 2026

Kai, culture and connection

Join us as we celebrate Matariki through shared stories, connection and kai.

18 Jul 2026

Matariki ki Rawene

Celebrate Matariki at Rawene Community Centre!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting by the Bike Path

Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!

18 Jul 2026

Poi Making

Immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural significance of poi as you learn to create your own...

18 Jul 2026

Pounamu reiniho tooth pendant workshop

In this hands-on experience, you will learn the art of crafting contemporary pounamu whale-teeth...

18 Jul 2026

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu closes Matariki Festival with a thrilling music line-up honouring the p...