Matariki
Ki Te Hau Kapua / Devonport 2026
Celebrate the Māori New Year
Hunt for nine beautiful stars hidden across Devonport in our Matariki Star Trail competition and go into the draw to win a $300 voucher from a Devonport business of your choice
Explore the TrailStar Trail Competition
This Matariki, nine local schools have created beautiful stars, now hidden in shop windows around Devonport waiting to be discovered.
The star trail is a celebration of our community and the significance of Matariki in Māori culture. Each of the nine stars represents something meaningful in our connection to the environment and each other.
Hunt for all nine stars and you'll be in the draw to win a $300 voucher from a Devonport business of your choice.
Trail runs: 8 June – 8 July 2026
Entries close: 5pm, Wednesday 8 July
How to Play
- Grab your entry form from the Devonport Library at 2 Victoria Road
- Hunt around Devonport to find the nine Matariki stars hidden in local shop windows
- Write down the shop name where you found each star on the back of your entry form
- Drop your completed form back at the library by 5pm Wednesday 8 July to go in the draw
The Nine Stars of Matariki
| Star Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Matariki | Wellbeing, hope, reflection |
| Hiwa-i-te-rangi | Aspirations and wishes |
| Tupuānuku | Food grown in the soil |
| Waitī | Fresh water |
| Waipuna-ā-rangi | Rain and water cycle |
| Ururangi | Winds and weather |
| Tupuārangi | Food from the sky, birds and berries |
| Waitā | Salt water and ocean food |
| Pōhutukawa | Remembrance |
Key Information
Trail dates
Monday 8 June – Wednesday 8 July 2026
Pick up and drop off
Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road
Entries close
5pm Wednesday 8 July 2026
Prize
Winner chooses a voucher from a Devonport business of their choice
Who can enter
Tamariki 16 and under. One entry per child.
Find the Stars
Victoria Road Star Locations
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Entry Form
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Devonport Matariki Celebration
The star trail is just the beginning. Devonport comes alive during Matariki with celebrations, markets, performances, and community gatherings throughout June and July. Whether you're interested in cultural performances, environmental planting, or simply celebrating together as a community, there's something for everyone.
Matariki Celebrations
5pm at the Band Rotunda. Whānau welcome. Local kapa haka, performances, and community gathering.
The Sandman Performance
6:30pm at Rose Centre. A performance by Marcus Winter. Tickets $20. Visit rosecentre.co.nz
Matariki Public Holiday
Matariki celebrations, markets, and shows. 4pm onwards at Lake House, Takapuna. lakehousearts.org.nz
Matariki Readers
10am at Devonport Library. Haere mai, all welcome. Check devonport.co.nz for full schedule.
Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Tree planting at various locations. View full schedule at rth.org.nz
TeWaka o Rangi Exhibition
Opens 4 July, 2–4pm at Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street. Workshop info at depot.org.nz