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MATARIKI AFTER DARK | MATARIKI I TE PŌ

21/06/25  to 21/06/25
5:45pm to 9pm Saturday, 21 June
Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and celebration to welcome the Māori New Year. Discover a lively Māori Makers Market showcasing taonga from local artists, explore five contemporary exhibitions. Enjoy hāngī, refreshments, live music, performances, and hands-on artmaking workshops for all ages.

Closes

Jun 21, 2025

Posted on

Jun 11, 2025

Event type:

Art , Cultural , Exhibition , Festival ,

Price:

FREE ENTRY

Venue:

Studio One Toi Tū

Address:

1 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

Region:

Auckland ,

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Studio One Toi Tū
Jun 18, 2025

MATARIKI AFTER DARK | MATARIKI I TE PŌ

Saturday 21 June, 6–9pm at Studio One Toi Tū.

Opening karakia 5:45pm.

 

Join us for a special evening of creativity, connection, and celebration featuring:

 

  • Māori Makers Market showcasing authentic treasures from local arts makers featuring:
    Raranga by Shelley Bell
    Jeanine Clarkin Sustainable Fashion
    Little Natives
    XMT Creations
    Aki - Rama Lamp Collection
    Pounamu Poi

 

  • Contemporary Art Exhibitions featuring:
    Kahurangiariki Smith
    Matangireia Yates-Francis
    Tui Hirabayashi
    Marie Hemo Titi Mapa
    Ngā Rangatahi Toa
    Paige Nebbeling

 

  • Open Studio with Stacey Noel

 

  • Delicious Hāngī and refreshments to nourish body and spirit.

 

  • Live Music from local DJ Akunu.

 

  • Special Performance from Sheldon Rua.

 

Drop-in Māori Artmaking Workshops including:

  • Ceramics by Georgia Tikaputini Douglas Hood
  • Lantern making (followed by a short hīkoi with lit lanterns and karakia to welcome the new year) by Natanahira Pona.

 

As darkness falls, celebrate Matariki together through this vibrant community arts event. Connect with community and create new memories under the Matariki stars - a perfect way to welcome the Māori New Year with whānau and friends.

 

FREE ENTRY

 

Watch for Studio One Toi Tū socials for more details!

 

Nau mai, haere mai – All are welcome