Puanga Matariki 2026 - Colouring Competition 09 Jul 2026 Have a go at the Puanga Matariki 2026 Colouring Competition that runs from 15 June 2026 until 17 July 2026. Reyburn House, 17-30 Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangārei 0110 Category: , Exhibitions and visual arts, Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Puanga on a Plate 09 Jul 2026 Puanga on a Plate is a festive food event celebrating Puanga Matariki. Local eateries showcase their creativity by crafting dishes that resonate with Puanga Matariki themes. Category: , Matariki Festival
A Taste to Remember 09 Jul 2026 North Haven Hospice invites you to create your own fundraiser to honour your loved ones with 'A Taste to Remember'. Share a special dish with friends, whānau or colleagues and celebrate memories, food and community for a meaningful cause. Category: , Food and drink, Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Te Puangarua - Matariki Dawn Ceremony 09 Jul 2026 Gather at dawn to welcome the rising of Te Puangarua and Matariki. Share karakia and waiata, remember loved ones, and enjoy a warm community breakfast to celebrate the year ahead. St. Stephen's Church, 88 Church Street, Onerahi 0110 Category: , Culture, Matariki Festival
Community Art and Culture Wānanga – Fun Activities for Whānau 09 Jul 2026 Celebrate Puanga Matariki 2026 with a community art and culture wānanga at Reyburn House Art Studio. Join us for creative, welcoming sessions or just come and have a coffee and a chat. Come and participate in colouring competition. Open to all, with a small koha towards materials. Reyburn House Art Studio, 17 Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangārei 0110 Category: , Culture, Exhibitions and visual arts, Kids & family, Matariki Festival, Talks & workshops
Whakamānawa 09 Jul 2026 View the Lovers Lane light display featuring a selection of Whakamānawa designs projected onto the Central Library wall each evening for a magical two-hour Puanga Matariki illumination. Lovers Lane, Whangārei 0110 8 more dates Category: , Exhibitions and visual arts, Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Wairau Māori Art Gallery Open Day 10 Jul 2026 Join us for a special Open Day at the Wairau Māori Art Gallery inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Wairau Māori Art Gallery, 2 Quayside, Whangārei 0110 Category: , Culture, Exhibitions and visual arts, Matariki Festival
Light Up Hikurangi – Matariki Festival 10 Jul 2026 Let's Light Up Hikurangi! A special celebration featuring with markets, kaihaukai, live performances, art displays, kids’ rides and storytelling. Join the community waiata at 5:00pm and celebrate Matariki together. Hikurangi War Memorial Hall, King Street, Hikurangi 0114 Category: , Culture, Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Super Rugby Aupiki nib Blues v Chiefs Manawa 10 Jul 2026 Pūanga – Matariki Herenga Waka, Aupiki Te Ao Whutupōro Mō Ngā Wāhine, Me Te Mana Wahine. Includes Trilingual Interpreter. Gates open at 3:15pm with kick off at 4:35pm. Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, Whangārei 0110 Category: , Matariki Festival, Sport
Discover the Celestial Story of Matariki 10 Jul 2026 Step into the planetarium for an immersive Matariki experience. Explore how mātauranga Māori and astronomy reveal the connections between stars, seasons, the land, and people. Tickets are available on the Planetarium North website. Planetarium North, Heritage Park, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu 0179 1 more date Category: , Kids & family, Matariki Festival