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Festivals and cultural events tagged Matariki in Aotearoa.

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Maiea – to surface

Jun 20 - Aug 3, 2026 Taupo, Waikato

Maiea – to surface is a new exhibition at Taupō Museum’s Main Gallery, running from June 20 to August 3. Created by Toi Tūwharetoa for Matariki and Puanga celebrations, it explores the...

Exhibition Maori Culture Art +5

Matariki Festival 2026 is a significant cultural celebration across Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), New Zealand, marking the Māori New Year. Running from 2 to 19 July 2026, the festival presents over 100 free...

Matariki Māori New Year Cultural Festival +8

Matariki Celebrations

Jul 1-15, 2026 Levin

The Horowhenua District Council hosted Matariki Celebrations in Levin, New Zealand, from July 1 to July 15, 2026. This community festival featured a portable planetarium program by the space education group Spaceward...

Matariki Traditional Festival Community Event +4

Matariki Drone Show

Jul 9-11, 2026 Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

The Aronui Arts Festival presents a free Matariki Drone Show in Rotorua from July 9-11, 2026. This cultural event features a 550-drone visual experience, combining stunning light, sound, and Māori storytelling to...

Drone Show Cultural events Matariki +7

Puaka Matariki Festival

Jul 10, 2026 Dunedin

The Puaka Matariki Festival was held on July 10, 2026, at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin after heavy rain made Logan Park unsuitable. The free community celebration featured live entertainment, food trucks...

Matariki Traditional Celebration Drone Show +5

Matariki ki Au

Jul 3-10, 2026 Waikato Region

Matariki ki Au is an annual textile and fibre exhibition held at Te Whare Toi o Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. Running from July 3rd to 10th, it offers a space for community, creativity,...

Textile Exhibition Fibre Art Matariki +5

Te Karanga-a-Hape

Jul 9, 2026 Auckland

Te Karanga-a-Hape is a free Matariki celebration transforming Karangahape Road in Auckland on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This vibrant day and night event features light, music, storytelling, and community connection, inviting all...

Matariki Māori Culture Festival +7

Pacific Dance Festival

Jun 1-30, 2026 Auckland

The Pacific Dance Festival returns in June 2026, celebrating contemporary Pacific identity in Aotearoa (New Zealand). It features performances and workshops from artists across the Moana, primarily held at various venues in...

Pacific Dance Cultural Festival Contemporary Art +5

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