Te Taumata Rau | Kaumatua Gala Ball

Te Taumata Rau (20 June) is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the kaumātua of Ngāti Tamaoho and the Waiohua Confederated Tribes at a black-tie event held at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa.

  • Words by Auckland Council
  • Last updated 21 Apr 2025

Enjoy a star themed menu alongside guest speaker and Māori Artist Natasha Keating, dance with The Oystar band and enjoy a pop up fashion show from Whiri Aroha weavers. Limited event tickets to this special kaupapa are available from 6 June for Senior members of the community.

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland Central
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Town: 20 -25 minutes to Auckland CBD., Airport: 15 - 20 minutes to Auckland International Airport., Bus: 5 minutes., Parking: Free car park.

dates and times
  • Thu 20 Jun 5:30pm - 8pm