Archived: Matariki ki te Manawa weekends in the city centre

Friday, 28, Saturday, 29 & Sunday, 30 June

Matariki Ahunga Nui, Auckland Art Gallery | 10AM-5PM | Friday, 28, 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.

SkyCity Matariki Night Markets, Sky Tower | 3PM-9PM | Saturday, 29, June | Free to attend
Delicious food awaits you under the Sky Tower at SkyCity’s Matariki Night Markets! With many different Māori and Pasifika food stalls to choose from, this will be sure to please. From savoury to sweet, SkyCity's diverse food stalls will have something for everyone. Feel the vibes and enjoy the atmosphere with a live DJ playing as you eat!

Matariki at Karanga Plaza | 10AM-2PM | Saturday, 29, June | Free
Head to Karanga Plaza to celebrate Matariki on Auckland’s stunning waterfront. See the waterfront come alive with a range of Matariki activities, including a weaving workshop, DJ, Rongoa Tī, and a special performance by The New Zealand Dance Company: ‘Matariki for Tamariki’ - a special dance show that explores the stories of the nine whetū (stars) of Matariki, with each star highlighted and expressed through a unique dance performance. See more, here.

Matariki at the Maritime, NZ Maritime Museum | 10AM-2PM | All weekend | Free with Museum entry
Join NZ Maritime Museum at the water’s edge to make your own purapura whetū. Explore the symbolism of the moana in traditional Māori weaving through this whānau-friendly activity and celebrate the magic of Matariki among the museum's maritime heritage.

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 | 28-30 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 Lighting | Friday 28 June - Saturday 6 July
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.