# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ?✨ Matariki Evening Under The Stars ?✨
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?✨ Matariki Evening Under the Stars ✨?

After an evening of skating fun and relaxing in the Parents' Chill Out Zone, why not finish your Matariki celebrations with a truly magical experience?

Join the Oxford Observatory for a special Matariki Evening Under the Stars and discover the wonders of the night sky as we welcome in the Māori New Year together.

?✨ Follow the guiding light of Mārama the Kiwi from the GP Hall to the Observatory and see what treasures await amongst the stars. Learn about the significance of Matariki, explore what is on display, and experience the beauty of Oxford's incredible dark skies.

? Friday 10th July 2026
⭐ FREE Event
? Oxford Observatory

Bring the whole whānau and make a night of it! From wheels and laughter to stars and stories, this special evening promises to be a memorable celebration of Matariki Herenga Waka.

As the stars of Matariki rise above us, come together to reflect, connect and look forward with hope and excitement for the year ahead.

✨ A magical way to welcome the Māori New Year.
✨ A celebration for all ages.
✨ A chance to experience the stars that have guided generations.

We can't wait to see you under the Oxford night sky. ??

#MatarikiHerengaWaka #OxfordNZ #OxfordObservatory #UnderTheStars #MaramaTheKiwi #ExperienceOxford #OxfordWinterLightsFestival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darfield/matariki-evening-under-the-stars/200030242280432
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Darfield
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 52 Bay Rd, Oxford 7430, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.29454
- **long**: 172.18771
- **full address**: 52 Bay Rd, Oxford 7430, New Zealand, 30 Bay Rd, Oxford 7430, New Zealand, Darfield

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ?✨ Matariki Evening Under The Stars ?✨ being held?
  - **A:** ?✨ Matariki Evening Under The Stars ?✨ takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 52 Bay Rd, Oxford 7430, New Zealand, 30 Bay Rd, Oxford 7430, New Zealand, Darfield.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ?✨ Matariki Evening Under The Stars ?✨?
  - **A:** ?✨ Matariki Evening Under The Stars ?✨ is organized by Experience Oxford NZ.

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