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SUMMARY:Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 | Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMonday\, 15 June 2026 | 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM\nTe Iwitahi (civic centre)\, 9 Rust Avenue\, Whangārei\n\n\nThis 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.\n\n6:30am: Opening/karakia/hīmene6:40am: Mihi whakatau7:00am: Matariki kōrero7:15am: Waiata7:30am: Parakuihi\n\nAccessibility information: mobility parking\, wheelchair access\, accessible toilets. \nFull schedule here www.wdc.govt.nz/Events/Festivals/Puanga-Matariki-Festival
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/puanga-matariki-festival-2026-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Te Iwitahi (civic centre)\, 9 Rust Avenue\, Whangārei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Matariki
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SUMMARY:Colouring Competition | Puanga Matariki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Māori New Year with a month-long programme of creativity\, culture\, and community at the Town Basin. \nFrom 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. \nEnjoy exhibitions\, interactive activities\, and a Matariki colouring competition for all ages – reflecting themes of whānau\, unity\, environment\, and identity. \nCome together\, reflect\, create\, and celebrate the season of Matariki with us. \nPick up a colouring competition sheet at the Reyburn House Art Gallery during opening hours or at the Matariki Market!
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/colouring-competition-puanga-matariki-festival/
LOCATION:Reyburn House\, 17 Reyburn House Lan\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Kids,Matariki
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SUMMARY:Whakamānawa | Puanga Matariki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lighting up Lover’s Lane every night of the festival! \nDiscover 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. \nSelected designs from the Whakamānawa – Design a Whetū (Star) project will be shining brightly for all to see. \nCome along and view your design or simply enjoy the display. This stunning light projection will illuminate Lover’s Lane each evening throughout the festival\, running for two hours every night from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. \n\nWednesday\, 17 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nThursday\, 18 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nFriday\, 19 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSaturday\, 20 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSunday\, 21 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nMonday\, 22 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nTuesday\, 23 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nWednesday\, 24 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nThursday\, 25 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nFriday\, 26 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSaturday\, 27 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSunday\, 28 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nMonday\, 29 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nTuesday\, 30 June 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nWednesday\, 01 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nThursday\, 02 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nFriday\, 03 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSaturday\, 04 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSunday\, 05 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nMonday\, 06 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nTuesday\, 07 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nWednesday\, 08 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nThursday\, 09 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nFriday\, 10 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSaturday\, 11 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nSunday\, 12 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nMonday\, 13 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nTuesday\, 14 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nWednesday\, 15 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nThursday\, 16 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM\nFriday\, 17 July 2026 | 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/whakamanawa-puanga-matariki-festival/
LOCATION:Whangārei Central Library\, 5 Rust Avenue\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Craft,Culture,Festival,Matariki
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop | | Puanga Matariki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. \nStep into a relaxed\, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity\, reflect on what’s meaningful\, and connect with others in your community. \nWhether you’re honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future\, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through art. \nWorkshop details\n\nThursday 18 June 2026 – the theme for this workshop is ‘Honouring the Past’\nThursday 25 June 2026 – the theme for this workshop is ‘Looking to the Future’\n10:00am to 2:00pm (drop in anytime)\n$5 per person\, per workshop.\n\nWhat to expect\n\nAll ages welcome and no experience is needed\nPainting\, drawing\, mixed media and more\nAll materials are included\nFriendly guidance in a safe\, inclusive space.\n\nYour artwork\, your story – take it home or contribute to a shared community piece. \nAccessibility information: mobility parking\, wheelchair access\, accessible toilets. \n\nWhen\n\n\nThursday\, 18 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM\nThursday\, 25 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM\n\nLocation\nReyburn Art Studio\, 30 Reyburn House Lane\, Whangārei
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/art-workshop-puanga-matariki-festival/
LOCATION:Reyburn House\, 17 Reyburn House Lan\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Craft,Festival,Matariki
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SUMMARY:Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nRegistration Fee: $60 pp – 1 shelf or $40 pp – 1/2 shelf\n(44 Full Shelves or 88 Half Shelves available)\nIncludes 1 shelf\, access to QAC house glazes\, and a spot on the firing roster.An invitation to participate the Manawa Matariki Exhibition curated by Rosie Parsonson (Studio 11\, Rosy & Rich)\n Firing Info: Cone 9-10 Stoneware (1280°C – 1300°C). All works must be made from stoneware clay; all works to be bisqued fired.\n\nIMPORTANT DATES:\nRegistration Payment Due: TUES 2nd JUNE | 4pmDelivery & Glazing + Firing Roster: FRI 5th / SAT 6th / SUN 7th | By roster: 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pmLoading of Manawa: TUES 9th – THURS 18th JUNEFiring of Manawa: SAT 20th – SUN 21st JUNE | 36-hour firingUnloading of Manawa: SAT 27th JUNE | 12pm\n\nHow to Register:\nOnline – https://quarryarts.org/collections/woodfire-kilnsIn person: At the front desk of the Quarry Arts CentrePayment due: TUES 2nd JUNE | 4pm\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the QAC Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring 2026!
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/manawa-matariki-community-woodfiring/
LOCATION:Quarry Arts Centre\, 21. Selwyn Avenue\, Whangarei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Craft
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SUMMARY:Whangaruru Community Hāngī | Puanga Matariki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai ki Whangaruru. \nJoin 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. \nAfter a challenging year\, this gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge the strength and resilience of our people\, and to honour what we have come through together. \nAll are welcome! Bring your whānau and be part of this special occasion. \nAccessibility information: wheelchair access\, accessible toilets\, hearing loop\, accessible parking. \n\nWhen\n\n\nSunday\, 21 June 2026 | 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM\n\n\nLocation\n2916 Russell Road\, Punaruku\, Whangaruru\, 0184\, View Map
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/whangaruru-community-hangi-puanga-matariki-festival/
LOCATION:Northland
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Matariki
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T193000
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SUMMARY:National Flash Fiction Day 2026 | The Judge House of Ale
DESCRIPTION: \nMonday June 22nd 2026 at 6.00-7.30pm at the The Judge House of Ale\, Walton Street Whangarei\n\nJoin us for a short sharp literary celebration on the shortest day of the year!\n\nHosted by Sue Barker and Deb Jowitt \nFlash and poetry readings\nPrizes announced\nFood and drink available to purchase\nDoor prize \nJudge House of Ale\nWalton Street\, Whangārei\n6.00 – 7.30pm \nRSVP: Whangareilibrary3 [dot] 30flash [at] gmail [dot] com
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/national-flash-fiction-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Judge House of Ale\, Whangarei
CATEGORIES:Community,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Matariki wānanga with Rereata Makiha
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWed 24 Jun 2026\, 6:00pm–8:00pm\nSemenoff Stadium\, Level 2 Lounge\, 51 Okara Drive\, Whangārei \nThis inspiring session will focus on rangatahi and their aspirations for the future\, guided by the wisdom of tūpuna\, with kōrero on traditional knowledge of kai and wai and how these practices continue to shape and sustain our communities. \nThis event is fully accessible and will have a trilingual interpreter. Free parking on site including mobility parking. \nTea and coffee will be provided. \nProudly brought to you by Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust with special thanks to our sponsor Whangarei District Council. \nEntry: Free ticketed event. Registration is required to book your seat and ensure that we don’t go over capacity. Please register at Eventfinda.co.nz.
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/matariki-wananga-with-rereata-makiha/
LOCATION:Semenoff Stadium\, 51 Okara Drive\, Whangārei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Matariki
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T010528Z
CREATED:20260617T010528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T010528Z
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop | | Puanga Matariki Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. \nStep into a relaxed\, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity\, reflect on what’s meaningful\, and connect with others in your community. \nWhether you’re honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future\, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through art. \nWorkshop details\n\nThursday 18 June 2026 – the theme for this workshop is ‘Honouring the Past’\nThursday 25 June 2026 – the theme for this workshop is ‘Looking to the Future’\n10:00am to 2:00pm (drop in anytime)\n$5 per person\, per workshop.\n\nWhat to expect\n\nAll ages welcome and no experience is needed\nPainting\, drawing\, mixed media and more\nAll materials are included\nFriendly guidance in a safe\, inclusive space.\n\nYour artwork\, your story – take it home or contribute to a shared community piece. \nAccessibility information: mobility parking\, wheelchair access\, accessible toilets. \n\nWhen\n\n\nThursday\, 18 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM\nThursday\, 25 June 2026 | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM\n\nLocation\nReyburn Art Studio\, 30 Reyburn House Lane\, Whangārei
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/art-workshop-puanga-matariki-festival-2/
LOCATION:Reyburn House\, 17 Reyburn House Lan\, Whangārei\, Northland\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Craft,Festival,Matariki
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