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 memory stones
Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.
Matariki Herenga Waka
Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...
Ōrākei waiata performance
All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.
Poi making - Epsom
Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!
Matariki clay creations
Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...
Harakeke collection guided walk
To celebrate Matariki, join our curator for a guided walk through the harakeke collection.
Self-guided Matariki Hikoi
Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.
Matariki short films
In celebration of Matariki, Day One Hāpai te Haeata Films with Corban Estate Arts Centre presents...
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