Be part of Matariki Festival 2018
In 2018 Matariki Festival will celebrate the Māori New Year with events across the Auckland region from 30 June to 22 July.
Matariki Festival has grown to become Auckland’s premiere winter festival, with more than 100 events taking part in the 2017 festival. The festival brings together events across the region to celebrate Matariki and share Māori culture with a diverse and growing audience.
Applications are welcomed from events that are within at least one of the following festival genres:
Hapori (Community)
Kai (Food)
Kōrero (Lectures/Presentations)
Ngā Mahi Toi (Visual Arts)
Taiao (Environment)
Wānanga (Workshops)
Whakangahau (Performance), and
Whare Tapere (Theatre).
Applications close 10 February 2018.
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Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic
Ready to feel the magic in the heart of the city? ✨ With 22 days of celebrations, the city centre is buzzing with holiday cheer!
🎁 A giant toybox lighting up Aotea Square
🎄 An 18-metre Christmas tree dazzling at Te Komititanga
🎶 Live music, markets, and so much more!