FRIDAY 20 - SUNDAY 22 JUNE
Matariki is a time to remember the past & bring in the positive future.
Join us to celebrate our wonderful community
friday 20th june- WHAT'S ON
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
FRIDAY 5- 7 AM
Dawn observation with Pita Turei and traditional Māori ceremony to remember those who have passed, and "feed the stars". Free BBQ Brekkie afterwards.
THE HARVEST @ MURRAYS
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
KING OF THE WING Chilli eating contest 11am -1pm
DITHY RHYMBIC (Dam Native) LIVE 1.30-3.30
POROTITI WORKSHOP @ PIHA SCHOOLHOUSE
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
POROTITI WORKSHOP @ PIHA SCHOOLHOUSE
FRIDAY 10AM-2 PM
For anyone 13 and over.
Introduction to carving and shaping with Tim Bailey. Registration essential- at West Coast Gallery or e-mail pihamatarikifestival@gmail.com
KIDS DISCO @ BARNETT HALL
HAU TAPU CEREMONY @ SOUTH PIHA BEACH
POROTITI WORKSHOP @ PIHA SCHOOLHOUSE
FRIDAY 3-5 PM
Free Disco- Prizes for best costumes and best dance moves, Te Piha Kai, DJ and more.
MUSIC AND KŌRERO @ ARYEH
DJs and SPECIAL MATARIKI MENU @ THE BOWLER
DJs and SPECIAL MATARIKI MENU @ THE BOWLER
FRIDAY 4-6 PM
Riki Bennett will play and talk about traditional Māori musical instruments, and historian Graham Murdoch will tell stories from Te Kawerau a Maki. Refreshments provided. Arrive early if you would like a seat.
DJs and SPECIAL MATARIKI MENU @ THE BOWLER
DJs and SPECIAL MATARIKI MENU @ THE BOWLER
DJs and SPECIAL MATARIKI MENU @ THE BOWLER
FRIDAY 6 - 10 pm
Check the Bowling Club Facebook Page for more info
saturday 21st june- WHAT'S ON
THE FEAST @ MURRAYS
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
SATURDAY 8.30AM - 4PM
Matariki Brunch & Beats With Sweetpants & Nyntee & The Taco Guy
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
SATURDAY 10AM- 1PM
Stained Glass Star making- hang your star at the library and collect later.
DAM NATIVE AND ED TAYLOR @ PIHA RSA
STORYTIME & STAR MAKING @ PIHA LIBRARY
DAM NATIVE AND ED TAYLOR @ PIHA RSA
SATURDAY 7PM ONWARDS
sunday 22nd june- WHAT'S ON
MANU TUKUTUKU
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
KITES WITH PIHA LIBRARY
SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM
Giant kites on South Piha Beach
KITES WITH PIHA LIBRARY
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
KITES WITH PIHA LIBRARY
SUNDAY 10AM
Bring your own kite or buy on the day. At Lion Rock.
TE PIHA MARKET @ BOWLER
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
SUNDAY 10AM-1PM
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
MATARIKI ROUND ROBIN @ PIHA TENNIS CLUB
SUNDAY 9.30AM - 11:30AM
Non-members welcome, free event for all.
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
SUNDAY 4PM
**SOLD OUT**
LITTLE GHOST TOWN @ BARNETT HALL
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
SUNDAY 6.00 PM
West Coast trio Little Ghost Town provide an evening of americana, folk & blues.
FAMILY FILM NIGHT @ BARNETT HALL
(sold out) COMMUNITY HANGI @ PIHA DOMAIN MOTORCAMP
FAMILY FILM NIGHT @ BARNETT HALL
SUNDAY 6.30PM start (Doors open 6pm) - 2024 Kiwi Film "The Mountain"- G. Bring some baking and have a cuppa before the film.
TOGETHER WE BOUNCE BACK
The Piha Matariki Festival 2025 is proudly presented by the Piha Recovery Group with support from the Piha R&R and the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
Piha is a special place for many, come and celebrate everything this beautiful community has to offer
About Piha
Piha is on the West Coast of Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa - a handy 45 mins from the CBD. The small coastal town was badly impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. The Piha Matariki Festival was born out of a desire to bring our community and wider friends together to help support the recovery. This year we're continuing the Festival to learn about and to celebrate te ao Māori and to provide an opportunity for the community to come together and remain connected.