Events
Matariki is a special time to come together and celebrate with the people around us. There are lots of fun things happening near you - talks, light shows, music, markets and more.
Check out our listings below, visit your local council’s website or Eventfinda. If you’re in Wellington, you can also see what Te Papa have on.
If you’re running a Matariki event, please add it below using the online form and share with everyone.
Check out our listings below, visit your local council’s website or Eventfinda. If you’re in Wellington, you can also see what Te Papa have on.
If you’re running a Matariki event, please add it below using the online form and share with everyone.
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National broadcast of Matariki hautapu - Matariki Herenga Waka
Rā | Date
10/07/2026
Āhea | When
6am - 11am
Ki hea| Where
Online | Broadcast
Te utu | Cost
Free
Under the Stars
Rā | Date
9/7/2026
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9/7/2026
Āhea | When
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ki hea | Where
1240 Hinemaru Street - The Arts Village
Te utu | Cost
Free
Celebrate Matariki through toi. Step into Under the Stars 2026, a vibrant, city-wide exhibition honouring Aotearoa’s newest national holiday. This is a call to Rotorua artists, emerging and established, to share works that reflect, remember, and reimagine Matariki. Featured exhibitions: Ngā Hue o Matariki Toni-Marie Jennings’ debut solo exhibition, Works by ākonga from Mokoia Intermediate School In conjunction with Te Pō Kitakita.
Bay of Plenty - Te Moana-a-Toi
