Whāia Te Waiora — Matariki on Karangahape Road 2025
Hoki atu ki tōu Rori kia purea ai e koe ki ngā tae o te Hapori
Return to your Road to bathe within colours of community
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Join us this June as Karangahape Road comes alive with light, story, memory and connection.
From Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 June, Matariki will be marked through kaupapa-led activations, street-wide projections, window displays, and community-driven moments of reflection and celebration.
At its heart, this event is about people. Led by our community, for our community, Whāia Te Waiora invites us all to pause, remember those who came before, and look forward to the new year with hope and creativity.
Come walk the street, discover meaningful installations, share kai, listen to stories, and be part of a collective celebration of te ao Māori and the spirit of Karangahape.
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
karangahaperoad.com/matariki-2025
NIU DAWN: Whakaako kia Whakaora! | Educate to Liberate!
Thurs 19 June | 4–5pm
Open Coffee, 553 Karangahape Rd.
liberationlibrary.nz launches its newest taonga with kōrero and waiata from the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy Trust and Niu Dawn artists. A guided hīkoi to the local Educate to Liberate murals grounds this kaupapa in place.
GENEVA AM | PIKIPIKI ALBUM LISTENING PARTY
Fri 20 June | 6–7:30pm
A Space, 309 Karangahape Rd.
In celebration of Matariki, Geneva AM invites you to an early evening release party for Pikipiki, hosted in association with Whāia te Waiora. Whānau vibes and fresh sounds.
TE WHARE TAPERE – IRON BANK COURTYARD STAGE
Fri 20 June | 4–10pm
Iron Bank Courtyard, 150–154 Karangahape Rd.
The whānau-friendly heart of our Matariki night! A kaupapa Māori stage featuring storytelling, kapa haka, circus, spoken word, music and DJs. Hosted by Kayne Ngātokowhā Peters.
KARANGAHAPE MATARIKI MĀKETE
Fri 20 June | 4–9:30pm
George Courts
Discover taonga from 15+ local vendors. Hosted by Celestial Corner and Kick Back Make Change, the Mākete uplifts artists and supports rangatahi. Jewellery, apparel, crafts, wānanga and more. Nau mai, haere mai.
DIVE INTO THE MAGIC OF TE WAIHOROTIU
Fri 20 June | 4–10pm
St Kevin’s Arcade
Lie back and look up! An immersive animated underwater world by illustrator Ezra Whittaker projected across the arcade ceiling, inspired by the hidden awa beneath Karangahape Road.
TE PUNA O TE AO MĀRAMA
Along Karangahape Road
by artist Teare Turetahi – an ongoing street installation, anchoring the kaupapa in legacy, light and unity.
More info www.karangahaperoad.com/matariki-2025-artwork
CHEEKY TUNA PUPPET
a playful tribute to the Waihorotiu stream, lurking in St Kevin’s Arcade.
NATIVE PŌHUTAKAWA TREES
lining and lighting up the street.
& MANY MORE...
This is just the beginning.
Additional events and activations will be released on our website
www.karangahaperoad.com/matariki-2025
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Original Artwork - Mahi toi by Teare Turetahi
Matariki, Te Puna O Te Ao Mārama 2022 ♡
This year’s event is brought to life by our Hapori Rori Matariki Steering Committee, working alongside vibrant local whānau sections and community leaders to curate a full and fabulous programme of art, kai, workshops, markets, live music, memorable performances and more. Whāia Te Waiora is proudly supported by the Auckland Council City Centre Targeted Rate, Kickback Make Change & Studio One Toi Tū.
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