# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Whānau Day!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Matariki Whānau Day at Arataki Visitor Centre!
Saturday 27 June, 10am - 2pm
300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu 

Bring the whole family to Arataki Visitor Centre for a day of fun and learning to celebrate the Matariki season.

Enjoy activities related to the nine whetū (stars) of matariki, join in on whakaari (storytelling) with our friends from Titirangi library, enjoy some kai with Friends of Arataki, and more!

Free sausage sizzle with the Friends of Arataki Society!
Free face painting! 
Kapa Haka performance!
Activities with The Recreators, The Light Library and Titirangi Community Library and more! 
Please remember carparking is limited so we recommend carpooling where possible! We can't wait to see you there ?

Kindly supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/matariki-whānau-day/200030078549310
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 680

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604
- **lat**: -36.94661
- **long**: 174.60788
- **full address**: 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604, 300 Scenic Dr, Nihotupu, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki Whānau Day!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e7c7c46c55be9b13ca02477a93f9ad43d9609ff535deb5ccab39ba679d349785-rimg-w851-h315-dc1d1d27-gmir?v=1781973481

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Whanau Day! being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day! takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604, 300 Scenic Dr, Nihotupu, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Whanau Day!?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day! is organized by Arataki Visitor Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Whanau Day! 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. With 680+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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