Puanga Matariki 2026 - Colouring Competition 02 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 02 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 02 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
Kōrero Kōtuitui 03 Jul 2026 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa are hosting a Kōrero Kōtuitui, where key speakers will share their experience, knowledge and perspective on Māori worldview. Takiao classroom, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Campus, 12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga 0110 Category: , Culture, Matariki Festival
Whakamānawa 03 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 15 more dates Category: , Exhibitions and visual arts, Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Puke Kopipi Winter Planting for Matariki 04 Jul 2026 Join the Puke Kopipi Matariki planting and help plant 1,300 native trees in Ngunguru. This hands-on event is a great way to support local restoration efforts and connect with others in the community. Ngunguru Hill behind Ngunguru Sports Complex, Kopipi Crescent, Ngunguru 0173 Category: , Lifestyle, Matariki Festival
Pūrakau and Taakaro with Wiremu Sarich 04 Jul 2026 Join Wiremu Sarich for interactive storytelling celebrating Puanga and Matariki, with pūrākau, taonga puoro and hands-on activities that connect, inspire and engage all ages. Hihiaua Cultural Centre, 56-58 Herekino Street, Whangārei 0110 Category: , Culture, Matariki Festival, Talks & workshops
Discover the Celestial Story of Matariki 04 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 2 more dates Category: , Kids & family, Matariki Festival
Matariki Trilogy III: From the Museum to the People 05 Jul 2026 Matariki Trilogy III: From the Museum to the People is the final chapter in Whangārei Museum’s trilogy. A travelling exhibition showcasing Museum artefacts, connecting culture, astronomy, and community through taonga, stories, and free events across accessible city venues. Multiple locations Category: , Exhibitions and visual arts, Matariki Festival
Celebrate Matariki with Us - Free Native Seedling Giveaway 06 Jul 2026 Celebrate Matariki with a free native seedling from the Hundertwasser Art Centre (while stocks last). One per whānau - take it home to plant on Matariki as a symbol of remembrance, renewal, and care for the environment. Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery, 2 Quayside Whangārei, Whangārei 0110 1 more date Category: , Kids & family, Matariki Festival