Pūanga-Matariki Twilight Market 2025

What’s in store?

Celebrate Matariki with us at one of the North Shore’s largest and most loved community events! Now in its third year, the Pūanga-Matariki Twilight Market brings together art, culture, kai, and whānau in a vibrant evening under the stars.

Explore the historic house filled with art exhibitions, enjoy kai and food stalls in the gardens, and visit our open carving studio for a closer look at Māori creative practice in action.

Enjoy:

• Matariki exhibitions, including a solo exhibition by Natanahira Pona and Ngā Hua o Te Ara – a weaving showcase curated by Louise Davis
• A bustling arts and craft market
• Delicious kai/food stalls
• Miri Miri / Māori Massage
• Waiata performances all evening featuring Lana Fia, Peter Grahame & more

This free event is open to all — come connect with community, reflect, and celebrate the Māori New Year in the heart of Takapuna.

With grateful thanks to our sponsors:
Creative New Zealand, NZ Lottery Grants Board, and Mānawatia a Matariki.