Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 | Opening Ceremony
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 | […]
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Te Iwitahi (civic centre) 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, New Zealand
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Colouring Competition | Puanga Matariki Festival
Reyburn House 17 Reyburn House Lan, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandCelebrate 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 […]
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Puanga on a Plate | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Whakamānawa | Puanga Matariki Festival
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandLighting 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 […]
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POETS@ONEONESIX
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandPOETS@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 […]
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Art Workshop | | Puanga Matariki Festival
Reyburn House 17 Reyburn House Lan, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Whakamaumaharatanga ki Poutama Tangihanga Haven Falls Funeral Home | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Simon Shepheard Exhibition
130 Cameron Street 130 Cameron Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandWhangārei 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.
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Parihaka Night Biodiversity Walks | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring
Quarry Arts Centre 21. Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Funk ‘N’ Coffee
Quarry Arts Centre 21. Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealandyeah. 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 […]
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Kotahitanga – Puanga Exhibition | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Discover the Celestial Story of Matariki | Puanga Matariki Festival
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. […]
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Doll House | Beer & Loathing
Beer and Loathing 7-9 Vine Street, Whangarei, New ZealandNew 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 […]
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Navigating Slowly – Film Screening | Puanga Matariki Festival
Wairau Māori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandNavigating 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 […]
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Whangaruru Community Hāngī | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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National Flash Fiction Day 2026 | The Judge House of Ale
The Judge House of Ale WhangareiMonday 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 […]
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Matariki wānanga with Rereata Makiha
Semenoff Stadium 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Mana Wāhine Talks – Janet Hetaraka, Dr Maia Hetaraka, Aorangi Hetaraka | Puanga Matariki Festival
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandA 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 […]
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Art Workshop | | Puanga Matariki Festival
Reyburn House 17 Reyburn House Lan, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Library of Cultures | Puanga Matariki Festival
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandAre 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 […]
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Across the Ditch Exhibition | Te Kowhai Print Trust Whangarei
Te Kowhi Print Trust 21 Selwyn Ave, Whangarei, New ZealandExhibition 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 […]
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Matariki Puanga * Celestial Paradigm Shift Exhibition Opening | Hangar Art Gallery
Hangar Gallery 14 Cross Street, Regent, Whangarei, New ZealandGroup 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 - […]
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Parihaka Night Biodiversity Walks | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Thrifted Market | Onerahi Hall
Onerahi Community Hall 117 Onerahi Rd, Whangārei, New ZealandThrifted 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 […]
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Raranga with Chrissy Anderson | Puanga Matariki Festival
Hihiaua Cultural Centre 56-58 Herekino Street, Whangārei, New ZealandRaranga 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 […]
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Puanga Matariki 2026 Market | Puanga Matariki Festival
Reyburn House 17 Reyburn House Lan, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandCome 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, […]
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Māori Ringa Tohu Reo | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Raranga Tonu Weavers Exhibition| Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Ben Catley | ONEONESIX
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandReturning 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 […]
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Community Art and Culture Wānanga – Fun Activities for Whānau | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Constellation Banner Workshops | Puanga Matariki Festival
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Kōrero Kōtuitui | Puanga Matariki Festival
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. […]
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Puke Kopipi Winter Planting for Matariki | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Pūrakau and Taakaro with Wiremu Sarich | Puanga Matariki Festival
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, […]
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Little Lost Art Festival | Night Library Cafe
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.
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Matariki Trilogy III: From the Museum to the People | Puanga Matariki Festival
Hihiaua Cultural Centre 56-58 Herekino Street, Whangārei, New ZealandTrilogy 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 […]
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Thelonious Punk | Flames
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, […]
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Celebrate Matariki with Us – Free Native Seedling Giveaway | Puanga Matariki Festival
Hundertwasser Art Centre 81 Dent Street, Whangarei, New ZealandIn 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 […]
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Māori Ringa Tohu Reo | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Stink Bugs | ONEONESIX
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandDesigned 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 […]
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Echoes and Embers Opera North | Puanga Matariki Festival
Forum NorthTake 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 […]
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Te Puangarua – Matariki Dawn Ceremony | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Community Art and Culture Wānanga – Fun Activities for Whānau | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Wairau Māori Art Gallery Open Day | Puanga Matariki Festival
Wairau Māori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
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Light Up Hikurangi | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Making Manu (Kite-making) | Puanga Matariki Festival
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. […]
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Māori Ringa Tohu Reo | Puanga Matariki Festival
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 […]
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Quarry Arts Festival of Light
Quarry Arts Centre 21. Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandQUARRY 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 […]
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POETS@ONEONESIX
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandGreetings Poets POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 15 July, 116 Bank Street, Whangarei 5.30 to 7.30pm Share your fresh poetry here
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