Matariki 2022 - Te Ika-a-māui Central (Central North Island) events
A new public artwork by Sara Hughes
A spectacular, immersive artwork by New Zealand artist Sara Hughes bringing new life to Tauranga’s Willow Street bus shelter from 22 June. The expansive, illuminated outdoor painting creates an ever-changing corridor of warm, coloured light, throughout the day and night. Visit Tauranga City centre to experience the sun that never sets.
When: 22-30 June
Where: Willow & Wharf Streets, Tauranga City
Ngā Tohu Toi Mo Ngā o Te Rohe o Tauranga Moana 2022
Join us at our inaugural annual art awards for descendants of the Tauranga Moana Region to honour the significant achievements of a remarkable group of achievers in a night of excellence, entertainment and community with a creative line up of international calibre.
When: 24 June
Where: Waikato University - Tauranga Campus, 101 Durham Street, Tauranga
The Glow Show is back with an all-new, giant-scale puppet show for tamariki, educators and whānau. The Glow Show’s magical glow-in-the-dark characters are getting ready to celebrate with you at 40 theatres around Aotearoa.
When: through June and July
Where: various – see here
- Matariki ki Waikato
- Matariki Tauranga Moana 2022
- Matariki Dish Challenge
- Tū Te Ihi – Winter Matariki Celebration
- Matariki ki Waitomo
- Matariki Markets Tauranga
- Matariki Film Festival
- Matariki ki Mauao Festival
- Maramataka | Moon Phases Dial and Planting
- Matariki Market Day – Mt Maunganu
- Light Up the Waterway
- Matariki Kite Day
- Matariki Rotorua
- Under the stars
- Matariki with Dr Rangi Mātāmua