# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? MATARIKI KI ŌTARA 2026 ?

Our Annual Matariki Mussel Shelling Competition is back! ?✨

Join us for one of Ōtara's favourite Matariki traditions as we come together to celebrate our community, our culture, and the stories that connect us. 

Whether you're entering the competition, bringing the whānau along, or just keen to enjoy the atmosphere, there's something for everyone!

 What to expect:
? Annual Mussel Shelling Competition | All welcome to enter
?️ FREE kai
? Moko Kauae Portrait Station
? Live kapa haka performances
⭐ Lots of Waiata
?‍?‍?‍? Fun for the whole whānau
? Community stalls and more!

This kaupapa is about more than just shelling mussels. It's about bringing generations together, celebrating Matariki, sharing kai, learning from one another, and creating memories as a community.

? Location: Te Puke O Tara
? Date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026
? Time: 6pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/matariki-ki-otara-mussel-shelling-comp-2026/200030405172158
- **Event Categories**: Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Te Puke O Tara Community Centre
- **lat**: -36.96008
- **long**: 174.87183
- **full address**: Te Puke O Tara Community Centre, 20 Newbury St, Otara, Auckland 2023, New Zealand, Auckland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026 being held?
  - **A:** MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026 takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Te Puke O Tara Community Centre, 20 Newbury St, Otara, Auckland 2023, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026?
  - **A:** MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026 is organized by The Otara Kai Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MATARIKI KI OTARA - MUSSEL SHELLING COMP 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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