# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hākari: Te Iwa o Matariki
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented as part of Hawaikirangi – Reconnecting with the Night Sky, this premium opening event brings together indigenous cuisine, storytelling, and celestial knowledge in a truly immersive evening experience.

The evening begins with kōrero from internationally respected Matariki authority Prof. Rangi Mātāmua, who will explore the cultural significance of Matariki and the enduring connections between the stars, remembrance, renewal, and reconnection.

Guests will then enjoy a Matariki degustation created by renowned food curator Raukura Huata. Inspired by seasonal ingredients and the narratives of the Māori New Year, each course will celebrate the richness of indigenous knowledge and the stories woven through our relationship with the natural world.

This unique event offers a rare opportunity to experience mātauranga Māori through both kai and kōrero, creating a memorable and meaningful evening of reflection, learning, and connection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/hākari-te-iwa-o-matariki/200030308096206
- **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rotorua
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
- **lat**: -38.13533119188
- **long**: 176.25406030986
- **full address**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre, 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand, Rotorua

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki being held?
  - **A:** Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand, Rotorua.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki?
  - **A:** Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki is organized by Rotorua NZ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rotorua, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hakari: Te Iwa o Matariki sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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