Matariki Dish Challenge
When: 12 June - 18 July
Each winter, local chefs sharpen their knives and create a dish celebrating both Matariki (Maori New Year) and Waikato produce. More information here
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11 June - 30 July 2021
Matariki 2021
Matariki Activities
All Events & Activities-
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Celebrating Matariki 2021 in the Waikato
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- Free event
- 15 June - 10 July
Story Walks Around the Libraries
Our story walk features the story; A story for Matariki: The Promise of Puanga and He Pūrakau Matariki: Te Kī Taurangi a Puanga. -
- Free event
- July 4 - 11
Matariki Art Exhibition
Head along to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre throughout the week to check out the works of local artists, weavers and carvers. All of the artists involved are descendants of Tane Tinorau who first explored the caves in 1887. -
- Paid event
- July 13 - 22
Matariki Workshops
Join the lovely Oriwa Morgan-Ward as she presents fun-filled creative activities for all ages about Matariki, this July School Holidays! -
- Paid event
- July 24
Matariki Ahunga Nui Matariki Kanohi Iti
Matariki Ahunga Nui Matariki Kanohi Iti was created in 2013 to support the development of Matariki celebrations within the Waikato community. -
- Free event
- July 27
Sparkling Stars
Our community of artists will join together over the Matariki period to make a selection of sparkling stars and celebrate this event with the sharing of kai.