Auckland lights up for Matariki with more than 100 events across the city

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will host the national Matariki celebrations on July 10.

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Home / LifestyleClementine McIntyreNZ Herald·27 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM6 mins to read Tūrama Te Wehenga Moana. Photo / Jay Farnworth Tūrama Te Wehenga Moana. Photo / Jay FarnworthThis year, Matariki will take place on July 10 but hundreds of events will take place across Tāmaki Makaurau as the Matariki constellation becomes visible.

This year, the theme is Matariki herenga waka – encouraging everyone to celebrate Matariki together. Here are some events happening in Auckland to mark

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Auckland lights up for Matariki with more than 100 events across the city

Auckland lights up for Matariki with more than 100 events across the city

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