Matariki Events 2023

Past events

• Summerset Dementia HB Matariki Charity Ball and Auction

  Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Fri 7 Jul 2023

• Matariki

  Stonehenge Aotearoa, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• MATA <>+<> ARIKI at Pukepuke

  Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, Tue 2 May 2023 – Tue 27 Jun 2023

• Mātātoa 2023

  Te Pai Centre, Sat 1 Jul 2023

• Mata Ariki

  Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, Tue 11 Jul 2023

• Kāhui Whetū

  Gore Gardens, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Matariki Community Collaboration Hui

  Forum North, Tue 16 May 2023

• Matariki Arrowtown Lights

  Buckingham Green, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Oxford Matariki Winter Lights Festival 2023

  West Oxford Hotel, Sat 1 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Taupō Paint & Wine Night - Matariki Stars

  Ploughman's Restaurant and Bar, Wed 28 Jun 2023

• Marae in the Sky

  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Fri 14 Jul 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Ngā Wai Whaka-ata (Reflecting Waters)

  Ponsonby Central, Tue 11 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond

  Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Sat 20 May 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Mātariki Night Market

  Stafford Street, Fri 21 Jul 2023

• Matariki Yoga Kirtan Weekend Retreat

  Leigh Community Hall, Fri 14 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Matariki Stargazing and Amateur Astronomy Course On Kāpiti

  The Arcus Venue, Fri 21 Jul 2023 – Sun 23 Jul 2023

• Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day 2023

  Pukewīwī / Puketāpapa / Mt Roskill, Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Pukapuka Adventures

  Aotea Centre, Sat 20 May 2023 – Sun 21 May 2023

• Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

  The Royal, Sat 22 Jul 2023

• Celebrate Wellington Gala Ball

  Pipitea Marae, Sat 1 Jul 2023

• Dance Under the Stars Matariki Ball

  Petridish, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Matariki Planting - Transformation From Roots Up

  Hillcrest Stadium, Sat 22 Jul 2023

• Whangārei Night Lights Festival 2023

  Quarry Arts Centre, Wed 5 Jul 2023 – Sat 8 Jul 2023

• Ka Noho, Ka Mate

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• How to Make A Purerehua

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Wed 5 Jul 2023

• Ka Mua, Ka Muri Exhibition

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Tue 4 Jul 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Tīrama Mai

  Victoria Square, Fri 7 Jul 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Dr Clare Worley Astronomy Lecture

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Whetū Harakeke Drop-in Session

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Mon 3 Jul 2023 – Mon 10 Jul 2023

• Maisey Rika and Hoea

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Sat 8 Jul 2023

• Astronomy on Tap

  Space Place at Carter Observatory, Tue 25 Jul 2023

• AJA: Manawa Pao

  Circa Theatre, Fri 2 Jun 2023 – Sat 3 Jun 2023

• Aro - AOTNZ Tour of Aotearoa

  Carterton Events Centre, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Matariki Community Collaboration Hui

  Forum North, Thu 1 Jun 2023

• CSO Presents: Matariki Around the World

  James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, Wed 5 Jul 2023

• Matariki at the Museum

  Wellington Museum, Sat 1 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Matariki Ahi Kā

  Wellington Waterfront, Thu 13 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Matariki In the Village - Whanau Day

  Historic Village Market, Sat 17 Jun 2023

• DSO - 'Celebrating Matariki - Whakanuia Matariki'

  Kings and Queens Performing Arts Centre, Sat 22 Jul 2023 – Sun 23 Jul 2023

• Matariki Light Competition

  Virtual Location, Tue 30 May 2023 – Fri 7 Jul 2023

• Dunedin Paint and Wine Night - Matariki Stars

  The Dish Cafe & Bar, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Under The Stars, A Matariki Exhibition

  The Arts Village, Sat 8 Jul 2023 – Tue 1 Aug 2023

• Mānawatia-a-Matariki  - Dawn Stargazing at Space Place 

  Space Place at Carter Observatory, Tue 11 Jul 2023

• Rotorua Paint and Wine Night - Matariki Stars

  Good Eastern Taphouse, Tue 18 Jul 2023

• Talk: A Life by, with, and through the Maramataka

  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Sat 22 Jul 2023

• #Te Kawa a Maui - Workshop 1

  Thistle Hall, Wed 12 Jul 2023

• Mahia Te Mahi

  RAMP Gallery, Thu 15 Jun 2023

• Hākari Below the Stars

  Space Place at Carter Observatory, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Aro - AOTNZ Tour of Aotearoa

  Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Star Gazing with the Auckland Astronomical Society

  Albany Village Library, Tue 4 Jul 2023

• Te Rawenga: Ruapekapeka - Towai

  Akerama Marae, Fri 7 Jul 2023

• Te Rawenga - Taiamai

  Tauwhara Marae, Fri 21 Jul 2023

• Te Rawenga - Mangakahia

  Korokota Marae, Sat 29 Jul 2023

• Matariki Dawn Celebration and Breakfast

  Moraine Lodge, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Te Rawenga - Whatuwhiwhi

  Haiti-tai-marangai Marae, Sat 17 Jun 2023

• Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou /The Stars of the New Year

  Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Tue 20 Jun 2023 – Thu 6 Jul 2023

• Kuumara Waananga - Maanawatia a Matariki

  Western Community Centre, Fri 30 Jun 2023

• Celebrate Matariki in Kaiapoi

  Norman Kirk Park, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Takapuna Matariki Market

  Waiwharariki Anzac Town Square, Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Matariki Rising Southside

  Melville Intermediate School, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Music Making - Matariki special

  Capital E, Tue 11 Jul 2023 – Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Little Creators - Matariki Special

  Capital E, Wed 5 Jul 2023 – Wed 12 Jul 2023

• Fairytale Adventures - Matariki Special

  Capital E, Sat 1 Jul 2023 – Sat 8 Jul 2023

• Matariki DIY Centerpiece Workshop

  Flaxmere Library, Tue 11 Jul 2023

• In Good Company, Celebrating Matariki with Dane and friends

  Riverlea Theatre, Sat 22 Jul 2023

• Matariki & Puanga Celebration

  Anō Anō, Thu 29 Jun 2023

• Winter School Holidays Matariki Evening Stories

  Flaxmere Library, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Free Matariki Event at Pic's Peanut Butter World

  Pic's Peanut Butter World, Wed 12 Jul 2023

• The Lights Out Ball

  Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Whakawhetū – Maia Keane

  Tairawhiti Museum, Thu 13 Jul 2023 – Sun 24 Sep 2023

• Family Kite Making - Manu Aute

  Mairangi Arts Centre, Sat 8 Jul 2023

• Loading Docs Kaupapa Māori Documentary Shorts

  Village Cinema, Thu 6 Jul 2023

• Star Glaze Mid Winter Ceramics Festival

  Otaki Racing Club, Thu 13 Jul 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Visit by Children's Author Lindsay King

  Albany Village Library, Mon 3 Jul 2023

• Te Rawenga - Hokianga

  Te Whakarongotai Marae, Sat 24 Jun 2023

• Te Rawenga - Whangaroa

  Ōtangaroa Marae, Sat 1 Jul 2023

• Wonderland Glow Show

  Forum North, Fri 21 Jul 2023

• Bone Carving Workshop

  Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Sat 8 Jul 2023

• Toi Ngāpuhi Exhibition – Artist Talks and Demonstrations

  Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Matariki Dawn Cruise

  Paihia Wharf, Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Pounamu Toki Workshop

  Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Sun 9 Jul 2023

• Te Whanga a Reipae

  Wairau Māori Art Gallery, Sat 11 Mar 2023 – Sun 2 Jul 2023

• Heritage Talk - NZ Place Names Shared with Eastern Polynesia

  Cafler Suite, Wed 28 Jun 2023

• Murder at The Cambridge Hotel

  Cambridge Hotel, Fri 7 Jul 2023

• E Toru Tuahine: Kim, Cat & Krissy Live for Matariki

  Tiny Theatre, Garnet Station, Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Astrophotography with Mark Russell

  Haratu - Kororareka Marae, Tue 11 Jul 2023

• Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations

  Paihia Waterfront, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• The Glamaphones - Our Youngest Star

  St Andrews on the Terrace, Sat 1 Jul 2023

• Rēwena and Fried Bread-making Workshops

  Whare Waka Cafe, Sat 8 Jul 2023 – Sun 16 Jul 2023

• Waitangi Treaty Grounds Matariki Holiday Programme

  Waitangi Bowling Club, Mon 10 Jul 2023 – Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Matariki DIY Centerpiece Workshop

  Hastings War Memorial Library, Tue 27 Jun 2023

• Kite-Making (Manu Tukutuku)

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Fri 7 Jul 2023

• Arlo Parks

  TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Alien Weaponry

  Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Whangārei Volunteer Fair - Kaimahi Aroha In Our Communities

  Whangārei Central Library, Sat 24 Jun 2023

• Putiputi Making

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Mon 10 Jul 2023 – Wed 12 Jul 2023

• Constellation Cake Pop and Matariki Star Cookie Workshop

  Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Mon 10 Jul 2023 – Thu 13 Jul 2023

• Whānau Marama Light Show - Matariki

  Ātea a Rangi, Tue 20 Jun 2023 – Sat 15 Jul 2023

• Hākari Matariki - Celebrate Matariki Hastings

  Tōmoana Showgrounds, Fri 14 Jul 2023

• Matariki on the Waterfront

  Silo Park, Sat 22 Jul 2023