The Eight Best Things to Do for Matariki Festival in Auckland

Celebrate the Māori New Year with street parties, gourmet hangi and illuminated dance-theatre on wheels.

Stephen Heard
Published on July 02, 2018
Updated on July 05, 2018

In Māori culture the dawn of a new year aligns with the rise of the Pleiades constellation — otherwise known as Matariki. Appearing late May through June, the constellation was once used for navigation and timing the seasons. Now, it's recognised as a time to honour Aotearoa's Māori identity, to reflect, look forward and connect with friends and whānau. To mark the occasion, every year Auckland Council presents Matariki Festival — a three-week program of events. This year's festivities will run from 30 June – 22 July across Tāmaki Makaurau with film screenings, street festivals, thought-provoking theatre, glow-in-the-dark puppet shows and Māori art workshops.

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Te Korakora on Federal

Friday, July 20, 2018
Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland

The Matariki street party returns for its third year.

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Gourmet Hangi

Sunday, July 1, 2018
Auckland Various, Auckland

A modern take on New Zealand’s oldest dish.

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Te Waka Huia

Tuesday, July 3 - Saturday, July 7, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland

A theatrical tribute to the victims and families of the 1963 Brynderwyn bus crash.

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Stellar at Smales Farm 2018

Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 15, 2018
Smales Farm, North Shore

The commercial park comes alight for this family-friendly event.

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Matariki on the Waterfront 2018

Friday, July 20 - Sunday, July 22, 2018
Silo Park, Auckland

The waterfront community space will be transformed with art installations, hearty kai and festive entertainment.

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Turama: Matariki Light Trail

Friday, July 6 - Monday, July 9, 2018
Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitakere

Explore illuminated walkways drawing inspiration from the nine stars of Matariki.

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InMotion Matariki

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Silo Park, Auckland

A truly lit, all wheels parade in celebration of Māori New Year.

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Maumahara Girlie

Tuesday, July 3 - Saturday, July 7, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland

A digital age theatrical approach to colonisation and internalised whakama.

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The Eight Best Things to Do for Matariki Festival in Auckland

Te Korakora on Federal

Gourmet Hangi

Te Waka Huia

Stellar at Smales Farm 2018

Matariki on the Waterfront 2018

Turama: Matariki Light Trail

InMotion Matariki

Maumahara Girlie

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