Whenua: Land – Group Exhibition

14 Jul - 25 Jul

This exhibition celebrates the advent of the Maori New Year and the place of whenua in generating new life.

Planting Day – Matariki Planting

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Help make Auckland greener by joining the Million Trees programme.

Exhibition of Maori and Polynesian Arts

07 Jul - 28 Jul

An open exhibition of Maori and Polynesian arts in Helensville to celebrate Matariki 2018.

Read this month: Top Ten Matariki books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out our monthly list of top picks from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our own librarians.

Do you have a creative project to share with Auckland?

Opportunity for Aucklanders to exhibit their mahi toi (artwork).

Matariki kapa haka showcases the power and strength of wahine

Two of Aotearoa’s best kapa haka will perform at Te Taumata Kapa Haka – Wahine Toa in celebration of Matariki and to mark 125 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.

Kōwhai by Aydriannah Tuiali’i

14 Jul - 11 Aug

This exhibition explores the relationship between moving image kapa haka and waiata.

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

Voyage the stars with Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Explore over 100 free events, activities and workshops at libraries across the region this Matariki.

Taniwha to guard Harbour Bridge this Matariki

Don't miss the dazzling new Vector lights show on Auckland Harbour Bridge opening Matariki Festival this weekend.