Experience the magic of Matariki through Tūhono – an immersive light trail by emerging Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei artist Arama Tamariki-Enua celebrating the stories, people and places of the downtown waterfront.
Tūhono means “to tie together” – a metaphoric waka that weaves through the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, linking significant sites from Te Kōmititanga to Te Tōangaroa. The works reflect oceanic journeys of migration and the enduring presence of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in this whenua.
When: Saturday 21 June – Wednesday 9 July
Where: From Te Kōmititanga (Commercial Bay), through Takutai Square at Britomart, ending at Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park in Te Tōangaroa
Cost: Kore utu | Free
Whānau-friendly | All welcome |Dress warm and come ready to explore this stunning celebration of light, whakapapa and place.
This is a creative partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Britomart Group and Auckland Council.
Learn the art of poi making with the talented Kororia Witika and create your own pair to take home!
Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reconnect with this taonga, come along for a hands-on, creative workshop.
📅 Wednesday 9 July
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Shop D, AECOM House (Next to Donburi)
💸 Kore Utu | Free
Spaces are limited — Open to all ages and experience.
Join Whatu Creative for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of tukutuku weaving and create your own beginner’s tukutuku panel to take home.
No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity!
📅 Thursday 17 July
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Shop D, AECOM House (Next to Donburi)
💸 Kore Utu | Free
A beautiful opportunity to learn, connect, and create through toi Māori.
In collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s Pourewa Native Nursery and to celebrate the Matariki season of new beginnings, growth, and planting — come along to Māhuhu-ki-te-Rangi Park to collect your own native rākau to take home and nurture through the seasons and years to come.
When: Wednesday 25 June From 11:30 AM
Where: Māhuhu-ki-te-Rangi Park, Te Tōangaroa
Cost: Kore Utu | Free