Events
Matariki is a time for us to gather and celebrate with those around us. This year, the theme 'Matariki Kāinga Hokia' encourages us to return home and be with our loved ones, however that may look.
Find out what events are happening near you.
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National broadcast of Matariki hautapu
Rā | Date
14/7/2023
Āhea | When
06:00 - 11:00
Ki hea| Where
Online | Broadcast
Te utu | Cost
Free
Tune in live on Friday 14 July for full coverage of the Matariki festivities, beginning at dawn with a traditional hautapu ceremony from Ngongotahā. Informative and entertaining, this broadcast invites everyone across Aotearoa to take part in both understanding the old traditions and creating new ones of our own.
Mānawatia a Matariki | Celebrate our New Year
Rā | Date
2/6/2023
Āhea | When
Open daily from 10:00-18:00
Ki hea | Where
Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free entry
Celebrate our national holiday! Visit Te Papa’s new walk-through experience and discover why Matariki is unique.
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/events/matariki-2023-te-papa/manawatia-matariki-celebrate-our-new-yearWellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
M9 - He toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Without Māori art, who are we?
Rā | Date
6/7/2023
Āhea | When
19:30
Ki hea | Where
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland, NZ
Te utu | Cost
$59.00
When we collectivise and weave together the tapestries of our arts, it creates a deeply rich and diverse cultural landscape that reflects our unique experiences, stories and perspectives.
So, it begs the question: without Māori art – who are we?
https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24005EA99A1B09B5Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Matariki Ahi Kā
Rā | Date
13/7/2023
Āhea | When
Evenings
Ki hea | Where
Wellington Waterfront, Te Papa
Te utu | Cost
Free
Wellington City Council invites you to Matariki Ahi Kā, from Thursday 13 - Sunday 17 July, to celebrate the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way. Enjoy a spectacular, free, whānau-friendly experience, including Mana Moana Pōneke.
Share kai with friends and whānau each evening at the Odlins Plaza kai court, while listening to performers on the Aroha stage. Honour our culture and history, with a big, bold, immersive Wellington Waterfront walk-through journey including large-scale projections, fire, and performances in multiple locations.
https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/events-and-festivals/matarikiWellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
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