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06/13/2022 to 07/24/2022
Glow Show on tour 2022
The Glow Show’s magical glow-in-the-dark characters are getting ready to celebrate with you at 40 theatres around Aotearoa, alongside the first-ever nationwide Matariki holiday!
07/01/2022 to 09/16/2022
Club Burlesque
Escape to Auckland's most champagne soaked extravaganza!
06/24/2022 to 07/10/2022
Taane Mete: Pōhutukawa
Join renowned choreographer and dancer Taane Mete (nō Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Koroki Kahukura) for his performance conceived especially for Matariki, Pōhutukawa.

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13 Jun 2022 to 17 Jul 2022

Cultural

2022 Matariki Dish Challenge

The Culinary Stars are shining this Winter in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty

Venue:

Various

Bay of Plenty

22 Jun 2022 to 24 Jul 2022

Public Art

Midnight Sun - a new public artwork by Sara Hughes

Midnight Sun - a new public artwork by Sara Hughes opening 22 June

Venue:

Willow and Wharf Streets, Tauranga City

Bay of Plenty