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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!
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.
Handmade spell candles
In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...
Elastic catapult workshop
In this workshop, kids will design, build and test elastic-powered catapults using simple materials.
Growing, sharing, shining with Matariki
Join Talena Hansen from our Education team to learn more about Matariki through the collection at...
Interactive Circus Workshop
Join the tīma from Te Kura Maninirau for an interactive school holiday programme full of movement...
It's sewing time!
Dive into a fun-filled underwater sewing adventure and create your very own moana‑inspired plush...
Kids Art Workshop
Young artists can explore their imagination, develop artistic skills and create beautiful artwork...
Matariki Silent Disco
Expect glowing lights, shared laughter and a dance floor that brings the community together under...
Pakeke Harakeke Weaving
Guided by an experienced weaver, you will learn weaving techniques and create your own piece to t...
Toi art carving workshop
Celebrate Matariki through learning, creativity and connection, with an interactive experience th...
Youth bone carving workshop
Rangatahi will be able to make a bone carving taonga for Matariki.
The Joy Club (Dark Dancers)
Come and experience the joy of dancing in the dark.
Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...