Archived: Matariki ki te Manawa

Āotearoa's favourite drag girl group, The Tiwhas, present A Matariki Spectacular!

Illuminating Queen Street to commemorate Te Mātahi o Te Tau - The First of the Year

Taurima is a series of illuminated art installations created to tell the story of the historical abundance of food along...

Brighten up your day with a visit to te reo-inspired art installations happening in the city centre!

Stunning artwork that depicts the meeting of tides through a modern Māori 'Puhoro' design.

Wander the waterfront to find the nine panels corresponding to ngā whetū o Matariki.

Anchored in culture, memory, and connection, this is an unforgettable evening of kai and kōrero.

Celebrate Matariki with a Warming Winter Feast at Onemata.

Join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for a magical Matariki celebration as they come together to honour te tau hou Māori...

Join the Matariki Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Join the Maritime Museum at the water’s edge to make your own tukutuku whētu.

Step into an immersive Storytime session at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. 

An eye-catching installation in Te Komititanga Plaza will alert passersby to Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga, an app-based audio...

Tūhono (to join, connect, bond) is a vibrant new light addition to the City Centre’s Matariki celebrations.

In this self-guided walking journey, honour the star Waitī by reconnecting with the freshwater ways of central Auckland.

Visit the heritage boatbuilding shed for Matariki this season.  Join Percy Vos, for a unique opportunity to witness the...

Immerse and reflect in a zone of contemplation and connection.

A captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams, inspired by the traditional Māori string game.

Enjoy music, fire pits, kai and community at Silo Park during Matariki Evening Lights!

Marlon is coming to Spark Arena in June, where he will perform with his long-time band The Yarra Benders as well as some...

Follow the Tūrama Matariki installations along Queen Street.

Ihirangaranga brings together taonga puoro, live music, spoken word and real-time painting in a multimedia performance.

Honouring the star Waitā and connection to the moana, explore how to support a healthy ocean through virtual-reality...

Join acclaimed choreographer Tiaki Kerei for a creative dance workshop exploring movement, identity and connection.

Join in a series of raranga (weaving) workshops in at the Central City Library Makerspace.

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based on a Mozart piano concerto and drawing inspiration...

A time and space for Māori storytellers to read or share kōrero connected to the wai.

This unique workshop is a collaborative effort between the Central City Hub, Drowning Prevention Aotearoa and the Tepid Baths...

Hosted by Te Wharekura and held in Te Wānanga, this special series of kōrero explores the deep connections between wai...

As the new year is a time of reflection and taking stock, please join in and improve your understanding of this founding...

Join in an interactive and creative journey through the hidden and visible waterways of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Matariki on the Waterfront will see Silo Park and Wynyard Quarter come alive with a range of workshops and games, as well as...

Head to Ellen Melville Centre as it comes alive with a celebration of our local creatives and Māori culture. Think craft and...

A fun and interactive session to allow you to put into practice the knowledge gained from the in-house workshop.

Celebrate the Matariki star with a storytelling event featuring Te Hopu a Māui i a te Rā by Peter Gossage.

Matariki Festival Finale – Free Evening Concert!