Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Come and unplug from the world in nature and receive, be nurtured and feel connected. This is a two hour sacred fire ceremony and sound bath with cacao. These circles are held in the Sound Temple and on the land surrounding, we gather round the fire for...
Presented by: Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Join us for Ururangi: Navigating Creativity, a dynamic panel bringing together Māori creatives to explore how we move, adapt, and create within changing environments. Guided by the whetū Ururangi, the pae kōrero reflects on the winds of innovation, the grounding of identity, and the...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Part of The Incubator Creative Hub and in collaboration with our Creative Community Campus, the Village Community Cinema presents our CREATIVE COMMUNITY CINEMA programme! Loving Vincent follows a young man’s journey to uncover the truth behind Vincent van Gogh’s final days, told through a fully hand‑painted animated world that mirrors...
Presented by: Tauranga Waldorf School As the winter skies deepen and the stars of Matariki rise once more, we warmly invite our community to gather for the Tauranga Waldorf School Matariki Light Festival. Through lantern light, quiet wonder, shared kai and connection, we honour this special time of remembrance, reflection and new beginnings. Join us...
Presented by: Downtown Tauranga Come journey through Downtown Tauranga from the 3-10th July and find the whetū (stars) of Matariki! Start the trail at any of the awesome locations around Downtown Tauranga by scanning the QR code with your phone camera and following the trail to learn more about the Matariki constellation. Once you have...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub The exhibition reflects growth, experimentation, and resilience, showcasing the depth of learning and creative inquiry undertaken throughout their journey. Inspired by Matariki, each artwork carries its own unique story, exploring themes of remembrance, renewal, connection, and aspiration. Through a range of toi Māori practices and contemporary expressions, these works...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub "Whakarākei" - is a selection of adornments that will combine muka - extracts from harakeke/flax together with ceramics that have been thoughtfully prepared for this Matariki season. When set - Hayley's works are glazed and fired using our community resources and kilns, encompassing many years of the sharing knowledge...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub On Friday the 3rd July 5.30pm–7pm, we throw open the doors for special an extra special Matariki themed street party that celebrates everything that makes this community vital: live music, a licensed bar, grazing platters from our sponsor Gate Pa New World, and three powerful new exhibitions. This evening...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub We are absolutely delighted to welcome Northern Health School as our feature exhibition in the Incubator Gallery this Matariki. Their beautiful display explores Te Waka o Rangi and the many layers of meaning held within Matariki - stars, stories, and remembrance - brought to life through harakeke whetū and...
Presented by: Art + Body Creative Studio Āwhiowhio is an exhibition that views creativity as a force of movement, transformation, and renewal. Like a swirling wind that gathers ideas and clears new paths, this collection explores art as an elemental energy—one expressed through the physical rhythm of the etched mark and the pressure of imprinting....
Presented by: The Little Big Markets Join us for a sun-soaked Saturday at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community! Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious street food, groove to live music, and chill out...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library E tū Ururangi – behold the winds of life, carrying the promise and vitality of Tāwhiri-rangi. Celebrate the rising of Matariki with a vibrant day of connection, creativity, and remembrance at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library. Bring your whānau along for a day filled with hands-on...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “He taonga te waiata hei here i te tangata.” – Song is a treasure that binds people together. Join Jeremy Hantler for an uplifting, high-energy hour of Māori waiata for everyone to enjoy. Bring your lunch, settle in, and sing along to beloved waiata classics in a...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library "Ka korokī ngā manu, ka tākiri o te ata.” – The dawn chorus of the birds signals a new day! Celebrate Matariki by exploring the stories of Tauranga Moana with Pae Korokī: Tauranga archives online. Discover photographs, archives, maps, and oral histories that bring our past to...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Ko te ara pūoro, he ihi reo, he wehi oro, he wana ora.” – The path of music carries a powerful voice, sounds that inspire wonder, and vibrant life. We are pleased to welcome Jo’el Komene for a have-a-go session. A carver, musician, and educator with whakapapa...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa. Mā te rere a te poi, ka tau ai, te mauri ki roto i a tātou.” – May the flow of the poi generate positive energy within us. Learn the art of making and performing poi with Siobhan Nathan. Create your...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Ko ngā aho o te tukutuku he kōrero tuku iho.” – The strands of tukutuku are stories handed down. Learn how to create your own contemporary tukutuku panel in this hands-on, creative workshop. Explore traditional Māori weaving patterns in a modern way as you design and build...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Monthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. We welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator Lounge in the Big Red Barn at The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. There...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Directed by Banksy, the anonymous, world-renowned street artist, satirist, and political activist from Bristol, UK, Exit Through the Gift Shop is a documentary chronicling Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in LA whose obsession with filming street artists leads him to befriend figures like Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Banksy turns the...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Written and directed by Taika Waititi and based on the 1986 novel 'Wild Pork and Watercress' by Barry Crump, HUNT FOR the WILDERPEOPLE tells the tale of young misfit Ricky Baker and his gruff foster Uncle Hec. When Ricky’s foster Aunt suddenly passes away, the unlikely duo find themselves...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Create your own butterfly or moth artwork on canvas using paint, collage, and textured materials. In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore colour, pattern, detail, and texture while designing a unique winged creation inspired by nature. They’ll learn simple techniques for layering materials, adding decorative details, and bringing their ideas...
Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Celebrate Matariki with Toi Tauranga Art Gallery and Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust’s matARiki Sculpture Trail. Taking inspiration from incredible digital sculptures, tamariki will design and create their own Matariki themed masterpiece. The matARiki Sculpture Trail is a groundbreaking, free, and interactive augmented reality (AR) exhibition held in the Bay...
Presented by: Downtown Tauranga Join us in Waihirere (Red Square) from 12:00–12:30pm for a vibrant kapa haka performance by Te Tohu Paetahi students from the University of Waikato. Following this, enjoy a free public lecture on Matariki and Hautapu, presented by Associate Professor Ngairo Eruera, from 12:30–1:30pm at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus, 101...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this star studded masterpiece and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women. Starring: Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and the late Diane...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Set on the east coast of Aotearoa, 12-year-old Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes) challenges tradition and embraces the past, in order to find mana to lead her people forward. Tracing her whakapapa to the legendary whale rider, Paikea, this stunning Aotearoa classic film highlights themes of reconnecting with whakapapa, honouring kaitiakitanga,...
Presented by: Mount Art Group For all you art lovers The Mount Art Group is holding its annual art expo and sale over Matariki Weekend. Discover a diverse collection of artworks, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, inks, pastels and pencil, cards, posters, a raffle, artists in residence and Mount College Student's art. Enter into the people's choice...
Presented by: Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust Matariki is a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal — a moment in the year when we come together to honour those who have passed and to look ahead to the future. Our Maumaharatanga ceremony offers a space for the Tauranga Moana community to gather in the early...
Presented by: Little Big Events Join us for a sun-soaked day at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we celebrate Matariki! Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious street food, groove to live music, and chill out with lawn games, workshops, and plenty...
Presented by: Make & Mend In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll celebrate the spirit of Matariki, the Māori New Year, through craft, by creating a set of nine stars using upcycled fabric scraps. The nine stars of Matariki form a cluster that signals the Māori New Year, each one holding connections to the environment, remembrance, and...
Presented by: Visit Pāpāmoa Join us on Friday 10 July for Matariki: Light Up the Waterways, a free community event celebrating the stories, traditions and history of Matariki. As night falls, the Pāpāmoa waterways will come alive with light, creating an unorgetable experience for whānau and friends to enjoy together. Keep an eye out for...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne returns for the fifth time to dazzle and bring light to winter nights. Across eight nights, experience light art installations, sculptures and digital displays by local and regional artists showcased throughout the town centre and riverfront. On Saturday 11 July also experience music, dance and...
Presented by: Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne Join us as we kick off Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne with a vibrant Opening Night celebration in the heart of town This is where it all begins — a high-energy evening filled with movement, flavour, creativity, and community. What’s on: Dance Carnival – a lively showcase of...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Get the whole family ready for Juggler Jay's Incredible Magic Show! With daring feats of juggling, audience participation and, of course, magic! Jay is Aotearoa's youngest surviving duck juggler, and we are lucky to have him performing two shows here at The Jam Factory these school holidays! Jay Juggler is...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this family favourite! Enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! A young girl adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's supposedly a dangerous scientific experiment that's taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator and those...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Get the whole family ready for Juggler Jay's Incredible Magic Show! With daring feats of juggling, audience participation and, of course, magic! Jay is Aotearoa's youngest surviving duck juggler, and we are lucky to have him performing two shows here at The Jam Factory these school holidays! Jay Juggler is...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Make your own juggling balls and learn the fundamentals of juggling with travelling magician - Juggler Jay. With years of experience teaching the circus arts and performing, this is more than just a juggling workshop! Learn tips and tricks to help you progress in your juggling journey, as well as...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Our Incubator school holiday film programme has something for everyone, from families and little ones, to our older school holiday audiences, we've got you covered! Screening in week two of the school holidays is the DreamWorks animation, SPIRIT UNTAMED. The film follows Lucky Prescott, a rebellious city girl who...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Lines and Lyrics runs twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library. An invitation to poets and poets-to-be. Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. Whatever kind of poetry you write, whoever you are writing for,...
Presented by: Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) Introducing Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts' winter showcase: Hadestown. Hadestown is a folk-opera musical that intertwines the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Set in a Depression-era, post-apocalyptic world, the show explores themes of love versus fear, faith versus doubt,...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub In this workshop we will use a combination of materials and processes including a fun and magical transfer technique. Kids can either choose to create a dog or a cat artwork. We will be using acrylic paint and posca pens to create a fun and vibrant artwork ready to hang...
Presented by: Base Entertainment The Bubble Spectacular – Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles! Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show! Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles,...
Presented by: Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) Introducing Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts' winter showcase: Hadestown. Hadestown is a folk-opera musical that intertwines the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Set in a Depression-era, post-apocalyptic world, the show explores themes of love versus fear, faith versus doubt,...
Presented by: Art Body Creative Studio A Toast to Toi: Matariki Breakfast Special Edition is a morning of collective reflection and future planning held alongside the exhibition Āwhiowhio. We invite you to breakfast with us, spend time with the artworks before joining a guided session focused on intention setting, creative mapping, and sharing ideas. This...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Our Incubator July school holiday film programme has something for everyone from grandparents and little ones, to families & our older school holiday audiences, we've got you all covered! In THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE - SEARCH for SQUAREPANTS, SpongeBob sets out on a quest to prove his bravery by riding a...
Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A meet up for all people who identify as LGBTQAI+, we are a warm community who meet to socialise, share our stories and learn from each other - all over doing crafts. Every third Thursday of the month. The crafts can be your own projects or a project you're...
Presented by: Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) Introducing Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts' winter showcase: Hadestown. Hadestown is a folk-opera musical that intertwines the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Set in a Depression-era, post-apocalyptic world, the show explores themes of love versus fear, faith versus doubt,...
