Archived: Matariki ki te Manawa weekends in the city centre

Friday, 27, Saturday, 28 & Sunday, 29 June

Matariki Ahunga Nui, Auckland Art Gallery | 10AM-5PM | Friday, 27, June | Free
Celebrate Matariki with friends and whānau at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. At this free event, enjoy live performances of kapa haka, spoken word poetry and the soulful sounds of Majic Pāora. Join for a waiata singalong, purchase kai and make your own poi and more! Get more info, here.

Matariki at Central City Library | 10AM-5PM | 28-30 June | Free
Celebrate Matariki at Auckland Central City Library for events and programmes honoring this special time of year.

Mihi | Aotea Square | 28-30 June, 6-10PM | Free
Mihi is a large-scale interactive video installation that invites us to pause, remember, and celebrate each other this Matariki. Head to Aotea Square and thank those who are important to you by adding their name to a huge, animated scroll projected onto Auckland Town Hall, rising endlessly up into the sky. Go to this link to project your loved ones names this Matariki. 

Matariki at the Sky Tower | June | Sky Tower admission from $18
Join SkyCity for fun family-friendly events and activities this Matariki weekend! Every child visiting the Sky Tower will receive their very own Matariki activity booklet which includes how to build your own Pepeha and a sheet of Matariki stickers. You'll also have the chance to create your very own Matariki star to take home at their workshops.

Matariki Sky Tower Laser Show | 20, 22, 27 & 29 June 
The Sky Tower will luminate in synergy with the appearance of Matariki, welcoming in the new year. Rising 28 June, setting 6 July. Look to the sky for a colourful light display over this period.

Matariki Yoga in the Sky | Thursday 27 June & Sunday 29 June | $45pp
This year, SkyCity are hosting two special night sessions amidst the stars to celebrate Matariki. Book your session today for an unforgettable yoga experience.