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Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

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

Community 18 Jun 2025

From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars

It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Matariki 3 Jun 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

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

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Community 31 Mar 2025

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Papakura Marae hosts citizenship ceremony

New ground has been broken with a l citizenship ceremony hosted at Papakura Marae.

Council news 21 Feb 2025

Marae initiatives supported at Auckland Council

Auckland Council has recently allocated funding from its 2024/2025 Cultural Initiatives Fund to seven marae development projects.

Events51 Results

12 Jul 2025

Pepeha Workshop with Whare Hau Ako

Join us for a welcoming and engaging workshop on pepeha from a Te Ao Māori worldview.

12 Jul 2025

Robogals Michelangelo mBots STEM Workshop

Learn how to code mBots to move, and draw with whiteboard markers to create a masterpiece.

05 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Matariki performances at Elliott Stables

Don’t miss these special Matariki performances in Elliott Stables – perfect for the whole whānau...

28 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Winter school holidays at Stardome

Join the winter fun at Stardome with daily dinosaur shows, Matariki shows, and family-friendly sc...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class

This is a mandarin programme. 

16 Jul 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Māori Art

Learn the art of harakeke weaving at Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu every Wednesday, from 10am to 2pm...