The Piha Matariki Festival is back for 2026

Join us for a wonderful weekend full of fun family-friendly events perfect for people of all ages. Come together to celebrate our beautiful community and te Mātahi o te Tau, the beginning of the Māori new year.  

Welcome Matariki bright and early on Friday 10 July with a beautiful dawn ceremony led by Pita Turei and The Dark Skies Collective. Then join us at the Piha Life Saving Club as Henderson High School Kapa Haka performs an opening pōhiri. See below for a calendar of fun and free events to join in on throughout the long weekend. 

Activities and times are subject to change due to weather and availability. If you have any questions or need to reach out, please contact us by email at pihamatarikifestival@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating together as a community!