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 […]
Join us for a night full of fun, vibes, kai and dancing! *This is a free event.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your tamariki along to celebrate Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day) on Turtle Lake Hill at the Hamilton Gardens. *This is a free event.
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