Whiti Workshops

Hamilton Gardens Pavilion Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton

WHITI Workshops – Registrations Now Open Calling all rangatahi and young adults with a passion for music, singing, performance or creativity. WHITI is back for 2025 as part of Matariki ki Waikato and we want you to be part of it. A free one-day creative workshop with inspiring mentors, music production, singing, performance and more […]

Rangatahi Ball

Hamilton Gardens Pavilion Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton

Join us for a night full of fun, vibes, kai and dancing! *This is a free event.

Haa ki Roto, Haa ki Waho

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Haa ki roto, haa ki waho Breathe in, breathe out At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato, our Matariki celebrations are spread across two days this year. Join us for a […]

Maanawatia a Matariki

Innes Common Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, Hamilton, New Zealand

Hamilton City Council’s Maanawatia a Matariki event is back for 2025! Join us to celebrate the rising of the star cluster Matariki that marks our Maaori New Year - Te […]

Matariki Hautapu Ceremony

Matariki hunganui Matariki ahunganui. Nau mai raa te tau hou e! Join us before sunrise for our special Matariki Hautapu Ceremony, a time to reflect and honour the Maaori New […]

Tupu-aa-rangi – Te Kai o Runga

Pukete Neighbourhood House 43 Church Road, Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Pukete, Hamilton 3200, Hamilton, New Zealand

Join a Kōrero about Tupu-aa-rangi and its role in Matariki. We'll explore: Connection to ngaa atua Maaori of the ngahere Maramataka Traditional knowledge of rongoaa and forest-based kai Kōrero about […]

Matariki Open Late at the Museum

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Instead of closing at 5pm, Te Whare Taonga will be open until 9pm so that you can enjoy the exhibitions after-hours. With drinks and nibbles available to purchase from our […]

Shine Like a Star – Matariki Creations

Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave Nawton, Hamilton

Join us at the Western Community Centre for a fun and meaningful day as we celebrate Matariki together. We’ll be making flax stars and flowers, flying Manu Aute (kites), planting […]

Waitaa – Te Kai a Te Moana

Kokiri Centre, Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan Kokiri Centre, Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan

Join this Kōrero about Waitaa and its role in Matariki. Learn about Maramataka (the Maaori lunar calendar), tides, navigation, ocean ecology, and sustainable and traditional food gathering practices Weather permitting –  […]

School Holiday Programme: Taonga Puuoro

Make the most of the winter school holidays (June 30th - July 4th, 9am - 3pm) with this opportunity for your children learn about and play traditional Maaori instruments. A […]

Tupu-aa-nuku – Te Kai Mai te Whenua

Kaahui Tuuwaa – Raahui Pookeka 177D Harris Street, Extension, Huntly 3700, Huntly, New Zealand

Join us for a Kōrero about Tupu-aa-nuku and its role in Matariki. We'll learn about our connection to ngaa atua Maaori of cultivated kai, maramataka (the Maaori lunar calendar), traditional […]

Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day)

Hamilton Gardens

Bring your tamariki along to celebrate Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day) on Turtle Lake Hill at the Hamilton Gardens. *This is a free event.