Celebrate Te Mātahi o Te Tau and the rising of Matariki in the heart of Te Tōangaroa.
Enjoy a vibrant twilight market filled with local kai trucks, mahi toi, live entertainment and more.
Saturday 27 June, 4pm – 9pm
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park, Te Tōangaroa
As the nights grow longer, the city lights up for Matariki.
Be among the first to experience Tūhono, an immersive light trail connecting Te Kōmititanga, Takutai Square, Beach Road and Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park.
Gather your whānau and friends and discover a new way to experience the heart of the city after dark.
Lights on from Saturday 27 June - Saturday 18 July.
Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop inspired by Ngā Whetū o Matariki - the stars of Matariki.
Everyone is welcome to come along and learn the basics of raranga. Hear some of the stories and knowledge behind this traditional art form, and create your own woven piece to take home.
Where: Ground Floor, 8 Tangihua Street (Behind Gloria Jeans)
When: Thursday 11 June from 12:00pm
Cost: Kore Utu | Free
Roll up your sleeve and help save lives at the Te Tōangaroa Blood Drive.
One blood donation can help multiple people across Aotearoa. It only takes a short time, but it can make a big difference when it's needed most.
Friday 19 June from 9am - 2pm
Ground Floor, 8 Tangihua Street
Professor Brian Cox | 04 June | 7:30 PM
IVE | 20 June | 7:00 PM
Oof Tatata | 12 June | 7:00 PM (Tuning Fork)
John Splithoff | 21 & 23 June | 7:00pm (Tuning Fork)