Nau mai ki a Matariki me Te Karanga-a-Hape!
One of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)'s most beloved Matariki celebrations returns on Thursday 9 July, transforming Karangahape Road into a free, all-day journey of light, music, storytelling and connection. Te Karanga-a-Hape invites communities from across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond to gather, reflect and celebrate the Māori New Year together.
As the stars of Matariki rise once again, Karangahape Road will transform into a vibrant pathway of light, art, music and storytelling for Te Karanga-a-Hape, an immersive and inviting experience, free for the public to enjoy.
On Thursday 9th of July the whole road will come alive with activations and installations that connect us to the stars. Each whetū will have a dedicated place along the road - a map will help you discover and connect to them as you journey along the path....
This year we are in celebration and collaboration with musicians across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Aotearoa and the Pacific) who have answered the call to move through this special time with Te Karanga-a-Hape. Each artist carves their own sound through unique expressions, we are humbled to introduce:
MĀ together with her band
LADI6
Noa Records presents: WAIWHAI
Halfqueen
With more special announcements to come.
Matariki invites our communities across Aotearoa to Karangahape Road and encourages us to move through the new year in a way that feels tau, that feels nourishing for the stars and for our whānau, whoever they may be.
More than a festival,
Te Karanga-a-Hape is an invitation,
a call, to connect with te taiao, with our communities, and with ourselves.
Nau mai, come be warm with your whānau while you immerse yourself
in the mauri of Karangahape Road.
Te Karanga-a-Hape – Matariki
Thursday 9 July 2026
Karangahape Road, Tāmaki Makaurau
Admission: Free
Time: 6.30am – 10.00pm
Mihi whakatau 5pm
Main Stage performances 5.15pm
2025 Matariki photos
