EXPERIENCE MATARIKI

EXPERIENCE MATARIKI

Matariki Hunga Nui: the many people of Matariki.

Our programme of events aims to bring many people together in celebration, conversations, and learning.

Come and listen to a kōrero or story-telling around a fire, and learn something new at a workshop (wananga) 

and enjoy time together with your friends and Whānau.

Check out our range of free or ticketed events here >>

OROMAHOE SCHOOL MATARIKI LIGHT FESTIVAL

Oromahoe School
Saturday 22nd June

RONGOĀ MĀORI & WELLNESS EXPO

The Old Packhouse Market
Sunday 23 June

KŌPŪ

The Turner Centre
Tuesday 25th June

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH MARK RUSSELL

Haratu Kororareka Marae
Tuesday 25th June

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH MARK RUSSELL

Te Waimate Mission
Wednesday 26th June

MATARIKI FILM FESTIVAL

Cathay Cinema
26 June – 3 July

MATARIKI FOR FAMILIES AT PUKETI FOREST

Puketi Forest Headquarters
Thursday 27 June

MATARIKI DAWN CRUISE

Paihia or Kororareka (Russell) Wharf
Friday 28th June

MANU MASTERS

Russell Kororareka Wharf
Saturday 29th June

FREE WAITANGI OPEN DAY

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Sunday 30th June

DISCOVER THE CHILDREN OF MATARIKI

Russell Wharf
30th June & 7th, 14th, 21st July

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Saturday 6th July

POUNAMU TOKI WORKSHOP

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Sunday 7th July

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP (RANGATAHI)

Kororareka Marae
Monday 8th July

POUNAMU TOKI WORKSHOP (RUSSELL)

Kororareka Marae
Tuesday 9th July

HANGI AND A MOVIE

Whare Waka Café, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
9th and 11th July

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP KAIKOHE

Te Kona Digital, Business & Learning Hub
Wednesday 10th July

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP (RANGATAHI)

The Turner Centre
Thursday 11th July

FEAST MATARIKI

Taste, savour, and devour! Our programme highlights the many incredible food offerings in the region, from community hangi and artisan food producers to inspired fine dining.

These events are not to be missed and some have very limited tickets.