Light Up Hikurangi – Matariki Festival

Event date: Friday, 10 July 2026 | 04:30 PM to 07:30 PM

The people of Hikurangi will be lighting up our Village and hosting an epic Matariki Festival!

With lots of kaihaukai (feasting), indoor and outdoor markets, live performances, art displays, free rides for kids and storytime shared by our kaumatua.

Our local shops will join in the celebration by staying open late and the whole village will welcome the new year with a community waiata at 5pm.

At Matariki the village of Hikurangi lights up and welcomes everyone to share this special time together.

The Friendship House will provide mobility parking support, drop-off zones and seating for kaumatua. 

For stall or performer enquiries, please contact: 

Rachel Burnard
Phone:  027-335-5016

Accessibility information:  Wheelchair access, accessible parking, accessible toilets, viewing area.

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Location

Hikurangi War Memorial Hall, King Street, Hikurangi, 0114, View Map