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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The Whetū of Matariki
An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Ran...
Under the stars: Crafting nocturnal creatures
Join us for a short, engaging eco-talk and unleash your creativity in a hands-on Hama Beads session.
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.
Tatty Naff
An exhibition reimagining the gallery as a 1970s inspired whare environment.
Make a Matariki Star
Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...
Funky lamp / vase building workshop
This hands-on workshop invites you to create a 1970s inspired sculptural object in clay, designed...
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