Eight Brilliant Ways to Celebrate Maori New Year in Auckland

Celebrate Matariki with street parties, gourmet hāngi and illuminated dance-theatre on wheels.
Stephen Heard
Published on June 25, 2019
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    Manu Aute Kite Day

    Sat, 29 Jun, 2019

    Auckland Various, Auckland

    Connect heaven and earth with this universal tradition.

  • Event

    Matariki on the Waterfront 2019

    Fri, 5 Jul - Sun, 7 Jul 2019

    Silo Park, Auckland

    Gather for this three-day Matariki celebration on the waterfront.

  • Event

    InMotion Matariki 2019

    Sat, 6 Jul, 2019

    Silo Park, Auckland

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

  • Event

    Hangi at Britomart

    Wed, 26 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun 2019

    Takutai Square, Britomart

    The chefs from Auckland's first in-ground hāngi cafe will be digging up Takutai Square to celebrate Māori New Year.

  • Event

    Turama Festival

    Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2019

    Albert Park, Albert Park

    A magical festival of light is taking over Albert Park for Matariki.

  • Event

    Stellar Festival of Lights 2019

    Fri, 12 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul 2019

    Smales Farm, North Shore

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

  • Event

    Matariki Indian Styles

    Sun, 30 Jun, 2019

    The Tasting Shed, Kumeu

    An east-meets-Polynesia collaboration to ring in Māori New Year.

  • Event

    Te Korakora on Federal 2019

    Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

    Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland

    The Matariki street party returns.

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