Join Kara, a local musician, for a fun morning of children’s songs and nursery rhymes on Saturday, 13 June at 116. Formerly a performer in bars and restaurants, she now delights young audiences with nursery rhymes and songs inspired by her new role as a mum. Don’t miss this enchanting event! Sat 13 Jun […]
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 | […]
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 […]
Puanga on a Plate is a vibrant food festival celebrating Puanga Matariki with a delicious twist. Local eateries showcase their creativity by crafting dishes that resonate with the Puanga Matariki […]
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 […]
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 17 June, 5.30 to 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Many thanks to all those poets who submitted to Fast Fibres Poetry 13. Its looking to be another really great issue.
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 […]
This free community event honours loved ones who have passed since the last rising of Matariki star cluster, signaling the Māori New Year. Whānau are welcome to send pictures of […]
Whangārei artists Simon Shepheard's anticipated opening. Event opening: Friday 19th June, 5:30-late Exhibition on until 5th July, open daily at 130 Cameron Street, Whangarei 10AM-6PM.
Join a guided night walk and discover the plants and animals that come alive after dark. Learn how Tiakina Whangārei and the Parihaka Community Landcare Group support local ecosystems. You […]
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 […]
yeah. thats right! we coffee.. you funk! Come on over to Amber's Kitchen@ The Quarry Arts Center21 Selwyn Ave! Have a Turning Point Coffee, some bangin Toasties and join us […]
Celebrate Kotahitanga through a powerful collection of local and Māori artworks. Add your thread this Puanga Matariki and be part of a shared vision for unity, community, and connection. An […]
Matariki is a powerful celebration grounded in the astronomical knowledge of our tūpuna, who looked to the dawn sky to mark the turning of the seasons and prepare for winter. […]
New night alert Join us for our new regular femme dj night. Deep and Tech house music all night with local DJ's:Lady MezNatsKirsty Hargreavesand special guest STAZZA STAZZA opens the dancefloor at 8pm. Early entry is free and we will have cocktail specials all night at the bar.
Navigating Slowly showcases eight works by Aotearoa artists created between 2017 - 2023, exploring themes of whenua, whakapapa, and our changing ecological world. Featured artists include Sione Faletau Jeremy Leatinu'u Janine Randerson James Tapsell-Kururangi Nat Tozer Noel Meek Jake Kīanō Skinner Sriwhana Spong Ana Iti (currently on display in the gallery) Curated by Noel Meek […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A space for the mana of wāhine to come alive through whakapapa, storytelling and lived experiences. Meet Janet Hetaraka, Dr Maia Hetaraka, Aorangi Hetaraka, Kahikatea and Kōkōwai – an extraordinary […]
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 […]
Are Germans made of beer and pretzels? Do all Brazilians love to dance and feast at midnight? Does every Indian speak Hindi and a regional language? Curious? Step into the […]
Exhibition Opening - 'Across The Ditch' Come along to the opening of a unique trans-Tasman printmaking collaboration. The exhibition is featuring fifteen artists from Te Kowhai Print Trust and fifteen […]
Group exhibition and installation to celebrate Matariki Puanga. Live performance by the musical trio Gnomon, with the esteemed poet Piet Nieuwland on the preview evening. Exhibition dates 27th June - […]
Join a guided night walk and discover the plants and animals that come alive after dark. Learn how Tiakina Whangārei and the Parihaka Community Landcare Group support local ecosystems. You […]
Thrifted Market – a curated market celebrating quality pre-loved clothing, collectibles, vintage finds, retro treasures, antiques, homewares, books, vinyl, art, and all those unique second-hand gems that deserve a new home. What Thrifted Market isn't: a garage sale, clearance sale, or your average second-hand market. We're creating a market filled with carefully selected stalls offering […]
Raranga with Chrissy Anderson Event date: Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM This two-day wānanga, led by local kairaranga Chrissy Anderson, will provide the participants with technical […]
Come along and enjoy a vibrant market filled with arts and crafts, delicious food, and fun for the whole whānau. This community-led event is a time to come together, reflect, and celebrate: Honouring the Past Celebrating the Present Looking to the Future Support local artists, makers, and small businesses while enjoying a relaxed day out […]
Free Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open […]
This rōpū meets every Tuesday in Te Puawānanga at the Whangārei Central Library. To celebrate Puanga Matariki, members will present a special exhibition featuring one of their woven works. Accessibility […]
Returning for his 6th New Zealand tour from Western Australia, catch Ben Catley’s mesmerising guitar show live in Whangārei at ONEONESIX! With virtuoso acoustic guitar playing, big bluesy vocals and an ecstatic stage presence, Ben pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Aus, NZ & the UK many […]
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, looking to the future. Join us at Reyburn House Art Studio for a creative and welcoming Puanga Matariki experience. This community-led wānanga invites you to explore what Matariki means to you through art, culture and connection. Whether you're experienced or just keen to give it a go, everyone is […]
Join us for some quiet, cosy crafting as we hand stitch together, and create a communal banner for the Whangārei Central Library honouring the whetū (stars) of Puanga Matariki. Accessibility […]
Come through to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and experience what our key speakers have learned throughout their te reo journey. Listen to their knowledge and perspective on the Māori worldview. […]
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 […]
Join Wiremu Sarich (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Tainui) for a day of interactive storytelling celebrating Puanganui o te Rangi and Matariki. Through pūrākau, taonga pūoro, and playful activities using natural resources, […]
Each month the LLAF Night Library Café will pop-up in a new location, to offer late night cosy coffee vibes and creative hands on activities.
Trilogy III builds on the momentum of the previous two exhibitions, extending their narratives into the community. With the support of valued collaborators, Whangārei Museum is removing barriers to access […]
Thelonious Punk is a modern jazz collective that has been performing in Northland since 2009- They will be bringing their versions of standards from Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, […]
In honour of Matariki, the Hundertwasser Art Centre invites our community to come together in a spirit of remembrance, renewal, and care for the environment. From 9:30am on Monday 6 […]
Free Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open […]
Designed especially for kids and whānau, this playful live show dives into the strange and fascinating world all around us, from the smelly things hiding in your house, to creepy crawlies in the bush, to the secret nightlife of birds after dark. Through music, storytelling, and hands-on energy, Stink Bug Band brings these tiny (and […]
Take a break from winter with this sumptuous event! Opera North's annual 'not opera' concert! Expect outstanding local singers, shared table platters and fine wine with a musical programme that […]
Join us for this free community dawn gathering under the stars. The service will include waiata, karakia, and a ceremony of remembrance to honour those who have passed and reflect […]
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, looking to the future. Join us at Reyburn House Art Studio for a creative and welcoming Puanga Matariki experience. This community-led wānanga invites you to explore what Matariki means to you through art, culture and connection. Whether you're experienced or just keen to give it a go, everyone is […]
Join us for a special Open Day at the Wairau Māori Art Gallery inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Experience the exhibition […]
The people of Hikurangi will be lighting up our Village and hosting an epic Matariki Festival! With lots of kaihaukai (feasting), indoor and outdoor markets, live performances, art displays, free […]
Participants will be guided to create kites from natural resources. This hands-on workshop celebrates a time-honored practice, transforming native materials into soaring creations that connect Papa and Rangi through flight. Accessibility information: wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing loop, accessible parking. When Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location Hihiaua Cultural Centre, 56-58 Herekino […]
Free Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open […]
QUARRY ARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | 15-18 JULY | 5PM-9.30PM An affordable and magical night out for the whole whānau! With interactive art, light shows, fire spinners, food trucks and […]