Puaka Matariki Festival 2025 - Saturday 14 June – Saturday 12 July 2025
As Puaka and Matariki rise in the predawn skies over Ōtepoti Dunedin, we welcome the Māori New Year with the Puaka Matariki Festival – a month- long celebration of renewal, reflection and connection.
Experience the beauty of a traditional hautapu ceremony, engage in wānaka, share kai, enjoy kapa haka performances, as well as a spectacular drone show lighting up the winter night.
With events happening across the region - from marae to museums - there's something for everyone. Nau mai, tauti mai - everyone is welcome!
Proudly supported by Dunedin City Council and Otago Community Trust.