Celebrate Matariki in Devonport with a month-long programme of community events, performances, markets, exhibitions, workshops and whānau-friendly activities. From the Matariki Star Trail through the village to storytelling at the library, tree planting, kai, kōrero and local celebrations, there are plenty of ways to come together, reflect, connect and mark the Māori New Year.
Matariki Star Trail Competition
Date: Monday 8 June – Wednesday 8 July
Location: Across 9 stores in Devonport Village
Hunt for 9 stars across 9 stores in the village. Collect a star map from the Devonport Library and return it with your name, answers and contact details.
For more information, visit devonport.co.nz
Matariki Celebrations
Date: Monday 1 June
Time: 5pm
Location: Band Rotunda
Haere mai whānau – all welcome. Join whānau and local kapa haka for Matariki celebrations at the Band Rotunda.
Matariki Reader with Whaea Val
Date: Sunday 7 June
Time: 10am
Location: Devonport Library
Haere mai, all welcome. Join Whaea Val for a Matariki Reader session at Devonport Library.
Matariki Tamariki
Date: Saturday 13 June
Time: 2pm–4pm
Location: Devonport Community House, then Whare Toi
Matariki Tamariki will begin at Devonport Community House from 2pm–4pm, followed by a hīkoi from Whare Toi to Maunga Takarunga at 4pm.
For more information, visit devonportcomhouse.com
Matariki Kaitahi
Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 6pm
Location: Bayswater School
Kai, kōrero and connection – all welcome.
For more information, email kai4communities@gmail.com
Midwinter Swim
Date: Sunday 21 June
Time: 11am
Location: Windsor Reserve
Join the community for a Midwinter Swim at Windsor Reserve.
Matariki Festival
Date: Saturday 27 June
Time: 4pm
Location: Bayswater School
Join the Matariki Festival at Bayswater School.
The Sandman
Date: Wednesday 2 July
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Rose Centre
A performance by Marcus Winter. Tickets are $20.
For tickets and more information, visit rosecentre.co.nz
Matariki Exhibition: Te Waka o Rangi
Date: Saturday 4 July – Saturday 15 August
Opening: Saturday 4 July, 2pm–4pm
Location: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street
Visit Depot Artspace for the Matariki Exhibition: Te Waka o Rangi.
Workshop information is available at depot.org.nz
Matariki Reader with Kōka B
Date: Sunday 5 July
Time: 10am
Location: Devonport Library
Join Kōka B for a Matariki Reader session at Devonport Library.
Matariki Market
Date: Sunday 5 July
Time: 10am–2pm
Location: The Rose Centre
Browse the Matariki Market at The Rose Centre.
For more information, email kiaora@rosecentre.co.nz
Matariki Public Holiday Celebrations
Date: Friday 10 July
Time: 4pm onwards
Location: Lake House Arts, Takapuna
Matariki celebrations, markets and shows from 4pm onwards at Lake House Arts.
For more information, visit lakehousearts.org.nz
Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Tree Planting
Date: Various dates
Location: Various locations
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki for tree planting across various locations.
View the full schedule at rth.org.nz
Kōrero with Zane
Date: Friday 17 July
Time: 12:30pm
Location: RTH Nursery, 127 Lake Road
All welcome. Join Zane for kōrero at the RTH Nursery.
For more information, visit rth.org.nz
Devonport Community House Hāngi
Date: Sunday 19 July
Time: 6pm
Location: Devonport Community House
Join Devonport Community House for a hāngi. Bookings are essential.
For more information, visit devonportcomhouse.com
Matariki Reader with Matua Tameana
Date: Sunday 2 August
Time: 10am
Location: Devonport Library
Join Matua Tameana for a Matariki Reader session at Devonport Library.