Matariki

Mid-winter Matariki gatherings — remembering loved ones, celebrating the present and planning for the year ahead with shared kai.

When it happens

Mid-winter (June–July) — dates shift each year with the Matariki public holiday.

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Matariki Guides & Ideas

How to Celebrate Matariki at Home

Simple, respectful ways to mark Matariki with whānau and friends — remembrance, shared kai and looking ahead.

Matariki Kai: Winter Menu Ideas for a Shared Feast

Warming, seasonal menu ideas for a Matariki gathering — easy to share, easy to scale.

DIY Ideas for Matariki

Easy

Hanging Paper Lantern Lights

75 min$40-$90

Easy

Mason Jar Fairy Lanterns

Fresh Flower Crown

Autumn Leaf Backdrop

Suppliers to Help

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Queenstown Venues NZ

Queenstown

Venues

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Auckland Wedding Photography Co

Auckland

Photography

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Wellington Event Catering

Wellington

Catering

4.7(32)

Hamilton Balloon Artistry

Hamilton

Décor & Styling

4.9(56)

Tauranga Photo Booths

Tauranga

Photo Booths

4.8(29)

NZ Florists Direct

Auckland

Florists

4.7(38)

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