Matariki Festival 2025
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Wharenui Harikoa
In celebration of Matariki 2025, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — T...
Whai
As an evolving annual series, Whai continues to grow and transform, creating a shared experience...
Matariki Sacred Waters
An exhibition by Jimmy James Kouratoras in the Steel Gallery at Franklin Arts Centre.
Ruaruawhetū – Weaving Design Celebrating the Stars
This exhibition features individual and collectively produced raranga (weaving) from 16 artists.
Māoriland Film Festival Screening at Lake House Arts
This event reflects the themes of Matariki whakapapa, remembrance and renewal through the lens of...
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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.
The Pou events of Matariki Festival
Experience waka paddling, mahitoi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.
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.
