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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Matariki Navigators
An immersive multi-sensory experience at the Stardome in which contemporary Māori musicians guide...
Matariki Night Markets
Bring your whānau, bring your friends and experience Matariki in the heart of the city.
He waiata mā Waitā
Join Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching for a whānau-friendly, fun and inclusive w...
Matariki arts, reading and music celebration
Join us for a special community afternoon celebrating Matariki through storytelling, creativity a...
Matariki Black Out Poetry Workshop
This Matariki black-out poetry / collage workshop is themed around remembering those we have lost.
Matariki kākahu workshop
In this workshop, you are invited to create a cloth feather and share your story through art or a...
Matariki Moments
Join us for a day of creativity, connection, and celebration as we come together to honour Matariki.
Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga
As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.