Matariki-Festival of lights is still on

Matariki-Festival of lights; The Matariki Festival of Lights in Auckland 2025 – officially known as Matariki Festival 2025, with the theme “Waitā, Waitī, Waipuna-ā-Rangi” focused on wai (water) – ran from […]


Matariki-Festival of lights; The Matariki Festival of Lights in Auckland 2025 – officially known as Matariki Festival 2025, with the theme “Waitā, Waitī, Waipuna-ā-Rangi” focused on wai (water) – ran from 7 June to 13 July, marking the Māori New Year and featuring a stunning array of light, cultural, and community events.

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  • Radio Waatea is Auckland’s only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Ngā Whare Waatea marae in Māngere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.

    Radio Waatea is Auckland’s only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.