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.
Events89 Results
Film screening: Māoriland
We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...
Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū
Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...
Puhoi Riverside Planting Day
A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...
Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day
Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...
Whānau Fun Day
We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.
Matariki memory stones
Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.
Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving
Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.
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