Tāmaki Makaurau, known for its prominent display of te ao Māori in urban landscapes worldwide, is gearing up for its grandest Matariki celebration yet.
Matariki ki te Manawa (at the heart) presents a 20-day calendar of wonder and wānanga (learning), brought to you by Auckland Council and backed by the city centre targeted rate as a key part of the Matariki Festival.
An experience that every Kiwi will relish is Tūrama, the beloved series of large-scale illuminated art installations, has returned to Queen Street from Sunday, 9 June to Sunday, 4 August. This enchanting event will transform the heart of Auckland, inviting you to rediscover the Waihorotiu valley and imagine its appearance and atmosphere from centuries past.
Tūrama is a creative collaboration featuring the talents of artists Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Manu), Ataahua Papa (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Mahuta), and Angus Muir Design. The project is overseen by Auckland Council's city centre place activation principal, Barbara Holloway.
This year’s event is proudly brought to the city centre by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council), with support from the city centre targeted rate. Tūrama promises to be a captivating experience for all Aucklanders, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region through stunning light displays inspired by birds (manu), the sea (moana), and the land (whenua).
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