Te Pō Kitakita Matariki at The Arts Village 2026
Kihiwa rā! Kihiwa rā!
Join us for this year’s Matariki celebrations at The Arts Village for a pō of toi, creativity, music, and whānau connection.
In conjunction with the opening of our Under the Stars Community Matariki Exhibition and ringatoi Toni Marie Jennings first solo exhibition, Ngā Hue o Matariki, alongside work from Mokoia Intermediate and the launch of our newest mural created by the talented Ria Hermans, Heidi Stook, and Kataraina Mahutonga.
Te Pō Kitakita will bring vibrant artistic energy to the night through a range of hands-on Māori art activities.
Come and:
Learn to use poi
Create your own raukura
Print using uku
Enjoy live music throughout the evening
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau katoa — everyone is welcome. We would love to see you here as we celebrate Matariki 2026 together.
📍 The Arts Village
✨ Te Pō Kitakita | Matariki 2026
Date: Jul 9, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026
Time: 4pm - 7:00pm Matariki
Location: The Arts Village, Rotorua 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua 3010
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