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Matariki ki Pōneke

Nau mai, haere mai. Thank you to the thousands of Wellingtonians and visitors who came to enjoy our Matariki celebrations this year.

Burning braziers floating in water at night.

We hope you enjoyed the Matariki celebrations this year. Our events included Ahi Kā, a journey through fire, stories, and imagery on the waterfront, and our fabulous Matariki Fireworks display.

Exhibitions

There are still a number of Matariki themed installations and exhibitions to enjoy around the city:

The Courtenay Place Light Boxes feature Whakapapa te Pō te Ao from 28 May until late September. These are beautiful works by artist Tanya Te Miringa Te Rorarangi Ruka.
The Waituhi flags, and a mural on the Frank Kitts park waterfront doors, feature designs by artist Tane Morris.
Masons Screen

Highlights from Matariki ki Pōneke Festival 2022

A decorative entranceway lit with LCD panels displaying artwork.

Opening karakia, outside Te Papa, at Ahi Kā 2022.

Projected light display at Te Papa at nighttime.

Ahi Pou, a uniquely crafted fire pillar by artist David Hakaraia.

DRUM (Distributed Rhythms United Mix) Wave performance on the Ara Moana waterfront.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi projection and soundscape installation by Jamie Berry on The Timbers in Odlins Plaza.

Pou Rama light sculptures, inspired by Māori land and symbols of support, on the Whairepo Lagoon lawn.

Fire braziers on Whairepo Lagoon at nighttime.

He Moana Whairepo and Amplify, projection on The Boatshed at nighttime.

Women playing the guitar at Civic Square at nighttime.

Te Arawhiti Rama, projection on The Pyramid, Civic Square, at nighttime.

Reclaimed Moana, projections in Te Ngākau Civic Square at nighttime.

Tamariki enjoying Ahi Kā, a walk-through journey of light, stories, and imagery.

Fireworks exploding over Wellington harbour at night.

Mexican food truck at Matariki Fireworks night.

Te Umu Kohukohu whetū fire for warmth and to signify remembrance.