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 >>

TE AHUREA - SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS

Te Ahurea
3rd – 16th July

Kahuwera Pā Hikoi & Korero

Kahuwera Pā, Paroa Peninsula, Bay of Islands
POSTPONED

TUAI: A Traveller in Two Worlds

Kororāreka Marae
Wednesday 5th July

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP (RANGATAHI)

The Turner Centre
Friday 7th July

EMBRACING MATARIKI: KA MUA, KA MURI WINTER ART EXHIBITION

South Sea Art Gallery
Opening Night: Fri 7 July 

BONE CARVING WORKSHOP

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Saturday 8th July

POUNAMU TOKI WORKSHOP

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Sunday 9th July

MATARIKI HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS
10th – 13th July

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

Russell and Paihia
11th and 12th July

PUANGA CYCLE TRAIL CELEBRATION

Kaikohe Twin Coast Cycle Trail Entrance
Wednesday 12th July

MARAMATAKA WITH HEENI

The Balcony, 76 Marsden Road, Paihia
Wednesday 12th July

TE TAU HOU MĀORI SUNSET CRUISE

Paihia Wharf
Friday 14th July

MATARIKI FOR FAMILIES AT PUKETI FOREST

Puketi Forest Headquarters
Thursday 13th July

TE TAU HOU MĀORI PUANGA MATARIKI CELEBRATIONS

Paihia Waterfront
Friday 14th July

PUANGA MATARIKI PARTY ON THE DOCK

ZANE GREYS, Paihia Wharf
Friday 14th July

MATARIKI DAWN CRUISE

Paihia or Kororareka (Russell) Wharf
Saturday 15th July

FREE WAITANGI OPEN DAY

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Sunday 16th July

TOI NGĀPUHI EXHIBITION

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
Sunday 16 July

MĀNAWATIA A PUANGA MATARIKI WHĀNAU EVENT

Kororipo Heritage Basin, Kerikeri
22nd and 23rd 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.