Matariki Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands

Matariki Pēwhairangi festival brings us together to acknowledge the reappearance of te kāhui o Matariki and Puanga above the early morning horizon in the stunning Bay of Islands.

We pause to remember, reflect and honour our loved ones who have passed since the last rising of Matariki.

We come together to celebrate and give thanks for what we have been blessed with, spend time with our whānau and friends, to share food and festivities!

And as we mark the start of the Māori New Year, Te Tau Hou Māori, we look to the future and discuss our plans and hopes for the year ahead.

Explore our programme of incredible workshops, beautiful waiata (music), inspiring talks, feasts, star-gazing and family fun!

Ka mahuta a Matariki i te pae, ka mahuta ō tātou tūmanako ki te tau
When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead