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.
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Grey Lynn Pukapuka Taonga
Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka!
Matariki Challenge
Visit each Howick Local Board library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique lim...
Matariki ki MOTAT
Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT with hands-on, immersive and digital experiences for all ages.
Peata Larkin: Silent Kōrero
This exhibition is conceived as a gathering - a quiet hui of conversations that have unfolded in...
The Whetū of Matariki
An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Ran...
Vector Lights for Matariki
Vector Lights is honouring Matariki with a dedicated light and sound show created by Ngāti Whātua...
Whetūrangitia
An exhibition series in celebration of Matariki, honouring both those who have passed in previous...
Kids and whānau create
Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.