After consultation with event partners, it has been decided that the remaining performances in our Matariki ki te Manawa pop-up music series – Horotiu – in Queen Street and Elliott Street will be cancelled over the next three evenings. Please visit matarikifestival.org.nz for details of other events. We extend our condolences to those with loved ones affected by the tragic events in the city centre this morning. 

Don’t miss this newly created pop-up music series called Horotiu, remembering the iconic Waihorotiu stream flowing beneath the pavements. For two weeks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in in Queen Street and on Friday evenings in Elliott Street, contemporary Māori and Pasifika artists will thrill midtown audiences with live music and waiata at scheduled times.

Artists Allana Goldsmith (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tai), HINA (Te Rarawa; Ngāti Raukawa), and others are expected to pause the city centre’s hustle and bustle for a moment of celebration as part of Matariki ki te Manawa. 

Supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

Performance schedule:

Thu 13 July
5:15pm - Lijah Mavaega, 246 Queen Street
6:15pm - HINA, 126 Queen Street

Fri 14 July
5:15pm - Demetrius Savai'inaea, 246 Queen Street
5.30pm - Te Kahureremoa, Elliott Stables
6:15pm - RnR Music - Te Reo Lepou and Rob Holloway, 126 Queen Street

Sat 15 July
5.15pm - Anuanua Dance Troupe, 246 Queen Street
6:15pm - Allana Goldsmith / Goldsmith Baynes, 126 Queen Street

Thu 20 July
5:15pm - Demetrius Savai'inaea, 246 Queen Street
6:15pm - Te Reo Lepou, 126 Queen Street

Fri 21 July
5:15pm - Lijah Mavaega, 246 Queen Street
5.30pm - Ngariki, Elliott Stables
6:15pm - Allana Goldsmith / Goldsmith Baynes, 126 Queen Street

Sat 22 July
5.15pm - Anuanua Dance Troupe, 246 Queen Street
6:15pm - HINA, 126 Queen Street