The Festival
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, is a first of its kind in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The festival celebrates the region’s deep and longstanding connection to the ocean through events and activities both on and off the water.
Whether you’re visiting Auckland or a local looking for a weekend adventure or two, Moana Auckland has something for everyone. Experience our delicious kaimoana (seafood), marvel at historic vessels and learn more about our ocean and our heritage against the backdrop of Auckland’s spectacular Hauraki Gulf.
The festival is an Auckland Council Event, delivered by council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), the region’s cultural, events and destination agency.
Moana Auckland 2024 Highlights
The Waitematā & Hauraki Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf is New Zealand’s first marine park, covering 1.4 million hectares and stretching from the north of Auckland to the Coromandel and Aotea great Barrier Island. Containing more than fifty islands and encompassing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, the gulf is known for its sheltered waters. The Hauraki Gulf has been a major source of kaimoana, recreation and travel for generations. These waters contain a nationally significant ecosystem, and represent the importance of the moana to our region.
Host Iwi:
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has ancestral ties to the Waitematā harbour which have long been woven into their legacy. As ahi kā and host iwi for Moana Auckland, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei embraces a profound responsibility to foster sustainability and the health of our moana for future generations.
Moana Auckland heralds a transformative celebration honouring Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s enduring connection to the Waitematā harbour and the ocean that shapes our identity. This festival is not just a celebration; it's a platform to showcase the vibrant marine sector and the innovative spirit thriving within our water loving community. We invite Aucklanders and visitors alike to experience this immersive festival, where tradition meets innovation, sustainability is championed, and the essence of our oceanic heritage comes to life.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of Moana Auckland and is woven throughout the festival. Through dedicated activations and storytelling, visitors and the wider community are encouraged to protect and care for our moana (ocean). We partner with sustainable organisations to reduce waste at the event, promote ocean conservation and ensure sustainable outcomes for both the festival and the region.
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