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Matariki rises over Tāmaki Makaurau
The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa signals the start of the Māori New Year.
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Matariki Festival 2026
Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2026.
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
Best spots to catch a glimpse of the Matariki star cluster
As Matariki rises once again in 2026, Tāmaki Makaurau is invited to pause, reflect and reconnect as the appearance of the Matariki constellation marks the Māori New Year.
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Events
LIVE Day: Weather Science
Uncover the stories of the weather-related stars in the Matariki cluster, Waipunarangi and Ururangi.
Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year
Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.
Toi ki Te Pāka 2026
This kaupapa is designed to elevate the mana of tauira and the mana of the iwi.
Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter)
Gaze up at the night sky and learn about the stars from a Māori perspective.
Kangatraining
Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter!
All Day LEGO Club
Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!
Textile Tuesday's Midwinter Fashion Show
Come and share your own delights or simply sit back and enjoy the parade with dazzling fabrics.
Sky Tower Matariki projections and lighting
Look to the sky for a colourful light display and artistic works over the Matariki period.