Events
Matariki is a time for us to gather and celebrate with those around us, so check out events happening near you. From lectures to light shows, music to markets, there's plenty to get you celebrating Matariki this year.
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National broadcast of Matariki hautapu
Rā | Date
20/6/2025
Āhea | When
6am - 11am
Ki hea| Where
Online | Broadcast
Te utu | Cost
Free
Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou
Rā | Date
27/5/2025
-
1/6/2025
Āhea | When
Various times
Ki hea | Where
670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Te utu | Cost
$18
Stardome’s annual Matariki celebrations return for 2025. From the comfort of your planetarium seat, you’ll embark on a journey to ngā whetū (the stars) and beyond to uncover the purākau (stories) and significance of the Māori New Year.
Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou is perfect for those looking to celebrate Matariki, get a taster of Māori astronomy and the Maramataka, as well as admire the beauty of our night sky. Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori. Bookings essential.
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Matariki Māori business showcase
Rā | Date
31/5/2025
-
29/6/2025
Āhea | When
9am - 6pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
FREE
Celebrate Matariki at Te Papa with a vibrant Māori artist and business showcase. Connect with talented makers, share stories, and explore unique Māori creations.
From 31 May to 29 June, we’re offering a pop-up space to celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of Māori artists, food makers, and practitioners. This is your chance to meet the makers, discover unique products, and hear the stories behind the mahi.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki at the Museum: Pōhutukawa Memory Bracelets
Rā | Date
1/6/2025
-
30/7/2025
Āhea | When
10am-12pm
Ki hea | Where
Wellington Museum
Te utu | Cost
Free
Make Pōhutukawa Memory Bracelets. Saturdays in June, 10am-12pm.
Celebrate Matariki with us every Saturday in June at Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum.
Join our free, family-friendly craft sessions where you can create a small braided bracelet to honour the memory of a loved one. Our friendly staff will guide you through the process and share the story of Pōhutukawa, the star that helps guide spirits onwards during Matariki.
This drop-in activity is suitable for tamariki aged 5 and up. No bookings needed, just come along and make something meaningful with your whānau.
Saturdays in June |
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te wai
Rā | Date
4/6/2025
-
4/6/2025
Āhea | When
6.30pm - 8pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free
Join us for weekly kōrero with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga from our collections.
Kōrero 1: Te hauora o te wai – Tina Porou me Hine Waitai-Dye, facilitated by Meriana Johnsen.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki Moments at Old St Paul's
Rā | Date
7/6/2025
-
27/6/2025
Āhea | When
10.00am - 4.00pm
Ki hea | Where
Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
Te utu | Cost
Koha
Old St Paul’s is once again turning its gaze to the mid-winter stars to celebrate Matariki providing all manuhiri a tranquil space to take a moment and reflect.
During June, our Matariki Moments board will be set up in the vestry of the building. It's a meaningful and interactive activity for everybody to enjoy!
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Graze Under the Stars
Rā | Date
9/6/2025
-
9/6/2025
Āhea | When
6pm till late
Ki hea | Where
Space Place, 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Te utu | Cost
$275 per person
Celebrate Matariki with Max Gordy at Space Place. 9th June.
Graze Wine Bar joins Space Place for a spectacular Matariki fundraising dinner in Wellington. Your support will help fund educational initiatives that inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and innovators.
Savour thoughtfully crafted courses and roaming canapés, each inspired by the nine stars of Matariki and the hard work of Aotearoa’s farmers and growers. Max Gordy, Wellington’s 2024 Outstanding Chef, brings his signature flair to the menu, paired with elegant wines from Matahiwi Estate.
Embark on a cosmic journey w
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te kai
Rā | Date
11/6/2025
-
11/6/2025
Āhea | When
6.30pm - 8pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free
Join us for weekly kōrero with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga from our collections.
Kōrero 2: Te hauora o te kai – Pounamu Skelton, and Ngatai Taepa, facilitated by Meriana Johnsen.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
plenty serious TALK TALK
Rā | Date
11/6/2025
-
12/6/2025
Āhea | When
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
$20.00–$40.00
Kia Mau Festival presents plenty serious TALK TALK, a theatre show that takes its first international step across the Tasman, bringing its premiere show to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki Display
Rā | Date
12/6/2025
-
22/6/2025
Āhea | When
Centre opening hours
Ki hea | Where
Westfield Riccarton
Te utu | Cost
N/A
Discover the story of Matariki at our display. Peer through the telescope and read the stars to uncover the meaning behind Matariki. Take home a guide to help you find the Matariki star cluster.
Level 2, outside Decjuba
Canterbury - Waitaha
After Dark: Matariki
Rā | Date
13/6/2025
-
13/6/2025
Āhea | When
7.30pm - 11pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free
Celebrate the rising of Matariki and Puanga, with an evening of music, storytelling, mātauranga, workshops and kai.
Kanikani the night away with Sianne, MĀ, and Mr Meaty Boy.
Make your own whetū brooch with uku artist Stevei Houkāmau. Later, these will be fired in our kiln for you to collect and keep!
Recharge your wairua with Te Whare o Rongo.
Hear kōrero about waka and collection highlights with Te Papa curators and special guest speakers.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Tree of Remembrance
Rā | Date
13/6/2025
-
4/7/2025
Āhea | When
24 hours
Ki hea | Where
Nairn Street Cottage
Te utu | Cost
Free
Mai i te whenua ki te rangi. 13 June – 4 July.
Matariki is a time to remember and honour those who have passed, including ancestors and loved ones. We have created a special place in our heritage garden to commemorate with our Tree of Remembrance – Mai i te whenua ki te rangi, translating to Tree of Remembrance – From earth to sky.
Our Tree of Remembrance is for everyone to come reflect and share a message during this meaningful time. Write your message on colourful star-shaped paper and adorn our tree with your treasured words and memories.
Self-guided activity | Donations appreciated
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki Market
Rā | Date
14/6/2025
-
14/6/2025
Āhea | When
10am - 3pm
Ki hea | Where
Wharewaka, 2 Taranaki St, Wellington
Te utu | Cost
Free
Celebrate Matariki with us on Saturday 14 June @ Wharewaka from 10am - 3pm.
You’ll find:
- Vintage and Y2K (gender and size inclusive)
- Original art
- Designer handbags
- Pounamu
- Handmade taonga
All from Māori and Tangata Moana creatives!
Grab a coffee and a kai next door from Karaka cafe and come support some local talent!
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Mānawatia a Matariki w/ Ōtari Raranga Weavers
Rā | Date
15/6/2025
-
15/6/2025
Āhea | When
Workshop One: 11.30am – 1.30pm Workshop Two: 2pm - 4pm
Ki hea | Where
New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata
Te utu | Cost
$15 (unwaged) | $25 (waged)
As Matariki draws closer we are excited to have Ōtari Raranga Weavers hosting a day of Matariki raranga (weaving) hands-on workshops here at New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata. Sunday 15 June 11.30am-1.30pm (workshop one) and 2pm-4pm (workshop two).
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Mānawatia-a-Matariki Dawn stargazing at Space Place
Rā | Date
17/6/2025
-
18/6/2025
Āhea | When
5am-7am
Ki hea | Where
Space Place, Upland Road, Wellington
Te utu | Cost
$5
Ka puta Matariki ka rere Whānui. Matariki reappears, Whānui starts its flight.
Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e! The new year begins.
The Matariki star cluster appears in our morning sky in midwinter, signalling the transition to spring and eventually to summer. To many iwi, the rising of Matariki signifies the Māori New Year.
In Pōneke and other regions where the rising of Matariki is partly obscured by the landscape, the rising of the star Puanga is an important marker for the Māori New Year.
Join us at Space Place for two early morning stargazing sessions on either 17 or 18 June.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te hinengaro
Rā | Date
18/6/2025
-
18/6/2025
Āhea | When
6.30pm - 8pm
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free
Join us for weekly kōrero with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga from our collections.
Kōrero 3: Te hauora o te hinengaro with Hana Tapiata and Rikki Solomon, facilitated by Meriana Johnsen.
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki Festival
Rā | Date
18/6/2025
-
18/6/2025
Āhea | When
4pm - 6pm
Ki hea | Where
81 Gray Avenue Mangere
Te utu | Cost
Free
De La Salle College has a night market at our school on Wednesday 18th June from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Alot of activities and food for sale on the night.
Nau mai haere mai
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Pō Kitakita - Exhibition of Light
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
20/5/2025
Āhea | When
5pm - 7pm
Ki hea | Where
The Arts Village
Te utu | Cost
Free
Join us at The Arts Village Rotorua on 19–20 June 2025 for a vibrant outdoor light exhibition inspired by Matariki. Celebrate the Māori New Year with stunning light installations, interactive displays, performances, and workshops. Honouring whānau, whenua, and wairua, this free event features local artists, kura, and community groups. Bring your whānau and tamariki for two magical evenings of light, art, and culture under the stars.
Bay of Plenty - Te Moana-a-Toi
Matariki with Ria Hall
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
19/6/2025
Āhea | When
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Ki hea | Where
Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland City Centre
Te utu | Cost
$18 - $105
Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an unforgettable night of music.
Ria Hall, one of New Zealand’s most compelling and thoughtful voices, joins forces with the Auckland Philharmonia to recreate her powerful songs with an epic orchestral soundscape.
Featuring such anthems as ‘They Come Marching’, ‘Te Ahi Kai Pō’ and ‘Black Light’, this will be a beautiful moment to welcome in the Māori New Year.
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Hākari Below the Stars
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
19/6/2025
Āhea | When
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Ki hea | Where
Space Place, 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Te utu | Cost
$5.50 - $12.50
Nau mai haere mai whānau! Matariki is upon us once more, and we invite you to join us at Space Place’s annual Hākari Below the Stars celebration.
Enjoy live star talks in our planetarium theatre with Space Place’s Colin Smilie, a whānau activity with Tayla Hartemink, kai on offer, and live music throughout the night from Wainuiomata local Jhan Lindsay and friends.
We can’t wait to welcome the indigenous new year with you!
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Matariki Navigators feat L(o)ve & Hope
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
19/6/2025
Āhea | When
7pm
Ki hea | Where
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Te utu | Cost
Free
Matariki Navigators is a virtual journey across the cosmos, from Maungakiekie to the Matariki constellation, with each expedition soundtracked live by contemporary Māori musicians, offering a truly unique multi-sensory experience.
In this inaugural Matariki Navigators event, we present an Aotearoa supergroup performing together for the very first time; the award-winning songwriting super combination of Mara TK, Troy Kingi and Mark Vanilau as L(o)ve & Hope.
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Matariki Whangamatā
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
21/6/2025
Āhea | When
9am
Ki hea | Where
Williamson Park and Whangamatā Memorial Hall
Te utu | Cost
$10 per hāngī ticket
Celebrate Matariki in Whangamatā with four days of community, culture, and connection. Join hāngī prep on Thursday at the Memorial Hall. On Friday, see the hāngī fire lit at dawn in Williamson Park and enjoy free hands-on workshops, followed by a community concert and shared hāngī. Saturday continues with more workshops. On Sunday, welcome the new year with a Matariki viewing, kite flying, and sunrise at Onemana Beach, then join Waka Ama in the afternoon. Nau mai, haere mai!
Waikato
Aronui Matariki Drone Show
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
20/6/2025
Āhea | When
Night Markets 5pm | Drone Show 8pm
Ki hea | Where
Rotorua Lakefront | Kouramāwhitiwhiti
Te utu | Cost
FREE
Aronui Arts Festival delivered the world’s first Matariki Drone Show in 2024, and in 2025 Aronui will bring a new celestial narrative and extended Night Market to the Rotorua Lakefront during the Matariki long weekend.
Last year, more than 30,000 locals and visitors witnessed the innovative performance commemorating and celebrating the Māori New Year. The choreographed drones will move to a unique soundscape of taonga puoro, karakia and narration.
The free drone shows will kick off at 8pm on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June. The Rotorua Night Market runs from 5pm until 9pm both nights.
Bay of Plenty - Te Moana-a-Toi
Puaka Matariki Iwikatea
Rā | Date
19/6/2025
-
19/6/2025
Āhea | When
10am
Ki hea | Where
Te Pou Ō Mata-Au
Te utu | Cost
Free
This is the second Annual Matariki Event in Balclutha organised by the Puaka Matariki Iwikatea Komiti.
This includes a day show (Karaka te ao) from 10am-2.30pm, Māori themed workshops from 3-5pm and a night show (Karaka te po) from 5.30-8pm
Otago - Ōtākou
