Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day)
Bring your tamariki along to celebrate Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day) on Turtle Lake Hill at the Hamilton Gardens. *This is a free event.
Kaumaatua Ball
Join us for the Kaumaatua Matariki Ball, a special evening celebrating the leadership, wisdom, and cultural contributions of our kaumaatua. Enjoy a night of ceremonies, entertainment, and nostalgic songs, as […]
Rangatahi Ball
Join us for a night full of fun, vibes, kai and dancing! *This is a free event.
Karanga o te Tau Hou
As the first light breaks over Turtle Lake, the haunting call of the karanga will pierce the morning mist, welcoming guests to Karanga o te Tau Hou — the sacred […]
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 […]
Shine Like a Star – Matariki Creations
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 […]
Whiti Workshops
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 […]
Maanawatia a Matariki
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 Rising Southside
He kaupapa moo te whaanau, moo te hapori, moo te rohe Nau mai, haere mai e te whaanau! You’re warmly invited to Matariki Rising Southside 2025, a free community-led celebration […]
