Not to be missed - the keynote Matariki Festival Day occupies Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki through pūrākau (storytelling), kai (food), kōrero (discussion) and toi Māori (mastery of Māori crafts and activities).
Highlights include kapa haka with Ngā Puna o Waiorea, and performances from NZ Dance Company and Jordyn with a Why.
From 12-6pm, 14 July at Auckland Town Hall.
Location
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the surrounding Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, The Civic, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre are all within a few minutes’ walk, with plenty of nearby dining options before or after a show.
Getting there
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Auckland Town Hall sits on Queen Street opposite Aotea Square. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 17–20 minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park provides convenient parking close to the venue.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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