Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā waka 2026
We are proud to bring you a month of local events across Tauranga honouring, celebrating and connecting our people under Te Kāhui o Matariki (the Matariki star cluster).
Te Kāhui o Matariki signals the arrival Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year, heralding a time of renewal, celebrations and for communities to come together.
Learn more about what is happening and how you and your whānau can get involved - 16 June to 16 July 2026.