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Celebrate the Māori New Year with a month-long programme of creativity, culture, and community at the Town Basin. From 15 June to 17 July 2026, join us in honouring the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future through art, education, and connection. Enjoy exhibitions, interactive activities, and a Matariki colouring competition for all […] 
Lighting up Lover's Lane every night of the festival! Discover the Puanga Matariki constellation of whetū, created by the community and projected onto the exterior wall of the Whangārei Central Library on Lovers Lane, Te Ara Hīkoi ki Kauika, Rust Avenue. Selected designs from the Whakamānawa – Design a Whetū (Star) project will be shining […]
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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 This is a time for remembrance, reflection, and renewal, as we gather […]
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Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others in your community. Whether you're honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through […]
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Join us for the Quarry Arts annual Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring!Under the Matariki stars the community comes together and fires our biggest wood-fired kiln. Open to clay artists of all levels by registration! Registration Fee: $60 pp - 1 shelf or $40 pp - 1/2 shelf (44 Full Shelves or 88 Half Shelves available) Includes […] |
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Nau mai, haere mai ki Whangaruru. Join us as we come together to celebrate Matariki with a shared hāngī, a special kapa haka performance by our local tamariki, and time to reflect, connect and look ahead as a community. After a challenging year, this gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge the strength and resilience […] |
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Monday June 22nd 2026 at 6.00-7.30pm at the The Judge House of Ale, Walton Street Whangarei Join us for a short sharp literary celebration on the shortest day of the year! Hosted by Sue Barker and Deb Jowitt Flash and poetry readings Prizes announced Food and drink available to purchase Door prize Judge House of […]
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Join us for a special wānanga with Rereata Makiha (Ngāpuhi/Te Arawa/Rangitāne), a respected leader in Te Ao Māori and renowned expert in the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Wed 24 Jun 2026, 6:00pm–8:00pm Semenoff Stadium, Level 2 Lounge, 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei This inspiring session will focus on rangatahi and their aspirations for the future, guided […]
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Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others in your community. Whether you're honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through […]
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Join us in the easy-access lower Golf Zone for the annual Puke Kopipi winter planting event for Matariki, and help support the regeneration of this special place. We'll be planting 1,300 native plants from Tawapou Nursery, generously supported by Trees That Count and Whangarei District Council. Community volunteers have been restoring Puke Kopipi for over […] |