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Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 | Opening Ceremony
June 15 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am
Free
Join us as we come together to honour the rising of Puanga and welcome the beginning of the Puanga Matariki Festival for the Whangārei District.
Monday, 15 June 2026 | 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM
Te Iwitahi (civic centre), 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Te Iwitahi (civic centre), 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
This is a time for remembrance, reflection, and renewal, as we gather in community to mark the Māori New Year. Following the ceremony, you are warmly invited to share kai, connect with others, and collect your festival programme.
6:30am: Opening/karakia/hīmene
6:40am: Mihi whakatau
7:00am: Matariki kōrero
7:15am: Waiata
7:30am: Parakuihi
6:40am: Mihi whakatau
7:00am: Matariki kōrero
7:15am: Waiata
7:30am: Parakuihi
Accessibility information: mobility parking, wheelchair access, accessible toilets.
Full schedule here www.wdc.govt.nz/Events/Festivals/Puanga-Matariki-Festival