# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Puaka Matariki Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: Puaka kai rau, Matariki huka nui! 

As Puaka and Matariki rise in the predawn skies over Ōtepoti Dunedin, we celebrate the Māori New Year. A beautiful time to reflect, reconnect, and carry our hopes and dreams forward together. 

From 4 - 25 July, join us for the Dunedin Puaka Matariki Festival, a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and connection. With events across the region - from marae to museums and everything in between, there’s something for everyone. 

Nau mai, tauti mai! Everyone is warmly welcome.  

Discover the full programme at tinyurl.com/puakamatariki2026 

#PuakaMatariki #Matariki2026 #DunedinEvents #MāoriNewYear
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/puaka-matariki-festival/200030307595654
- **Event Categories**: Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Dunedin, New Zealand
- **lat**: -45.8741
- **long**: 170.5037
- **full address**: Dunedin, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Puaka Matariki Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/05136e784de305c3c5d8669a49a60451dc1adc99da9751dcdf487adae922edc5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc151b2d-gmir?v=1782466674

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Puaka Matariki Festival  being held?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki Festival  takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am at Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Puaka Matariki Festival ?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki Festival  is organized by Puaka Matariki Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Puaka Matariki Festival  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 Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Puaka Matariki Festival  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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