Poumatua Festival

Poumatua is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Experience spectacular kapa haka, inspiring stories, vibrant markets, authentic Māori culture and unforgettable entertainment as we celebrate Auckland’s past, present and future.

Nau mai. Haere mai.

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Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival | Thu 17 and Fri 18 Sep | Auckland Town Hall

A vibrant celebration of tamariki, culture and identity, the Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival brings together primary schools from across Auckland in a joyful, non-competitive showcase of kapa haka. 

Tuku Iho | Golden Years of Kapa Haka | Sat 19 Sep | Auckland Town Hall

Experience the timeless excellence of Māori performing arts as four legendary kapa haka groups (Waihīrere, Te Waka Huia, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Rōpū Manutaki) unite for one unforgettable day.

Mākete Whātua | Thu 17 - Sat 19 Sep | Marae Atea in Aotea Square

Discover handcrafted taonga, contemporary Māori art, fashion, gifts and delicious kai while meeting local makers and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Aotea Square. A welcoming marketplace where culture, community and creativity come together.

Tuku Kōrero | Tāmaki Talks | Thu 17 and Fri 18 Sep | Q Theatre

Inspired by TED Talks and M9, Tuku Kōrero | Tāmaki Talks brings together influential leaders and emerging rangatahi voices to explore identity, belonging and Auckland’s future. For tickets and more information, visit Q Theatre.

He whakamānawatanga toru-rā a Poumatua i te whānautanga o Akarana. Mā te kapa haka, ngā kōrero whakawanawana, te mākete, ngā wheako tūturu, ngā whakangahautanga te wairua e whakaihiihi i roto i ngā whakamānawatanga o mua, o nāianei, me o muri anō hoki.

Nau mai. Haere mai.

Te Taiopenga Kapa Haka te Kahu Tōpuni | 17 - 18 Hepetema | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau

Koia tēnei he whakamānawatanga o ngā tamariki, ahurea me te tuakiritanga. Ko tā te taiopenga nei he whakakotahi i ngā kura nohinohi o Tāmaki ki tētahi hui hākoakoa, whakataetae kore.

Tuku Iho | Golden Years of Kapa Haka | 19 Hepetema | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau

Tirohia ngā mahi kairangi i ngā tau makuru o Tānerore rāua ko Hinerēhia i ēnei kapa hautupua e whā, ka tū ki te papa whakatūwaewae. 

Mākete Whātua | 17 - 19 Hepetema | Marae Atea in Aotea - Te Papa Tū Wātea

Tūhuratia ngā taonga ringa rehe, toi Māori hou, kākahu, koha, me ngā kai pārekareka, me te tūtaki ki ngā kaihanga toi i roto i te wairua harikoa o te ātea o Aotea. Nau mai ki tēnei mākete e noho kōpūtahi nei a ahurea, te hapori me ngā mahi auahatanga.

Tuku Kōrero | Tāmaki Talks | 17 - 18 Hepetema | Q Theatre

He mea whakaawe nā TED TALKs me M9, ko tā Tuku Kōrero | Tāmaki Talks he whakakotahi i ngā rangatira me ngā reo taiohi ki te tūhura i ngā take tuakiri o te tangata, tōna wāhi, me te anamata o Tāmaki.