Hibiscus Coast & North Shore Events
- Matariki Ahunga Nui Ceremony
- Date: Friday, 10 July
- Time: 5:00 am – 8:00 am
- Venue: Orewa Beach
- Activity: A dawn community ceremony featuring hīmene, karakia, and waiata to honour loved ones and celebrate the Māori New Year. The event includes hot drinks and kai (please bring your own cup, warm clothing, and something to sit on).
- Waiatatia Mo Matariki
- Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
- Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Venue: The PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna
- Activity: Gather beneath the stars for an outdoor evening of community waiata (singing) led by an MC who will teach the songs. Songbooks are provided, and the singing is followed by kai and a chance to connect with the community.
- Cost: Pay what you choose, starting from $5.00.
- I Love Takapuna Matariki Market
- Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Venue: Waiwharariki Anzac Square & Hurstmere Green, Takapuna
- Activity: A boutique market with a distinct Kiwi and Matariki theme. Enjoy live music, performances, and free workshops throughout the day, including activities like painting the nine stars of Matariki and creating your own Matariki star.
- Matariki Planting Day (Date TBC)
- Date: 11 July
- Time: 10 am - 12 noon
- Venue: Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae
- Activity: A community planting day run by Restore Hibiscus & Bays to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank, and awa. Tools, guidance, morning tea, and hot drinks are provided.
- Event link: CLICK HERE
- Matariki Twilight Market (Date TBC)
- Date: 10 July
- Venue: Lake House Arts, Takapuna
- Activity: An annual market featuring a vibrant mix of handmade crafts, artworks, and kai stalls alongside live performances and artist demonstrations.
- Event link: CLICK HERE
Major Central Auckland Events (Accessible from the Shore)
If you are happy to head over the bridge, there are major civic events taking place in the CBD as part of the wider Auckland Matariki Festival (running from 4 July to 19 July 2026).
- Matariki: Waiata Anthems In Concert
- Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Venue: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
- Activity: The Auckland Philharmonia partners with rising young artists to perform reimagined orchestral versions of hit songs from the No. 1 charting Waiata Anthems album.
- Ngā Reo o te Rangi: Voices of the Stars Concert
- Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
- Venue: Auckland Town Hall
- Activity: A major concert experience headlined by Stan Walker, featuring performances by Troy Kingi and Maisey Rika, alongside kapa haka group Te Rōpū Manutaki. The event blends waiata and storytelling and includes a live Q&A with Matariki expert Professor Rangi Mātāmua.
