Pullman Auckland hotel & Apartments - Luxury hotel - Matariki Festival 2025

7th June – 13th July | Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau

Matariki is a special occasion in the Aotearoa New Zealand calendar, marking the start of the Māori New Year.

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival, from 7 June to 13 July 2025. Matariki Festival heralds the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau by celebrating te ao Māori. Come together with loved ones to acknowledge the year gone by, plan for the future, and celebrate the present with kai, kōrero, ceremony and entertainment.

This season’s programme honours wai (water), with a whakataukii at its heart: Waitaa ki te Maanuka / Waitii ki te Mangatangi / Waipuna ki te Rangi

Locals and visitors are invited to celebrate the cultural, environmental and spiritual significance of water, guided by reflection on three stars in the Matariki star cluster in particular.

Stay at Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments and enjoy access to events across Matariki Festival 2025. Perfectly located in the central city, close to Albert Park and Queen Street meaning you’ll never be too far from the action. Enjoy our five-star facilities including premium rooms and our in-house wellness centre.

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Please note that Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments has no affiliation with any events mentioned on this website, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Event details are provided solely for informational purposes only to enhance our guest’ experience in the city.