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matARiki AR Magic Quest
July 10, 2026
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Jul 18
Celebrate Matariki with an interactive outdoor experience for the whole whānau.
Celebrate Matariki with an interactive outdoor experience for the whole whānau. The matARiki AR Magic Quest invites families to explore the matARiki Sculpture Trail through a guided adventure enhanced with augmented reality on 11 and 18 July.
Artists will share insights into the creative process, technology, and storytelling behind the digital sculptures. Using your own smartphone or tablet (or one of ours), you’ll uncover hidden virtual artworks that bring the trail to life in a whole new way.
The matARiki Sculpture Trail is a groundbreaking, free, and interactive augmented reality (AR) exhibition held in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, during the Matariki festival period. The trail brings together traditional Māori, or mātauranga Māori, with modern digital technology, allowing participants to use their smartphones or tablets to view and interact with 3D digital sculptures.
With four sessions to choose from, the
Children must be supervised at all times.
Event Dates
July 18, 2026
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1:00 pm
July 18, 2026
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11:00 am
July 11, 2026
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1:00 pm
July 11, 2026
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11:00 am
Show
Salon Risqué: ReVulva A Burlesque cabaret where glamour meets espionage and the fate of the world rests in the hands of the fabulously fierce Curves O Plenty. With funds running dry and stakes running high, the Curves must go undercover—serving secrets, seduction, and swagger—to save the day. Featuring sensational guest stars from across Aotearoa, this is a high-camp, high-heat adventure is packed with cheeky comedy, sultry tease, and outrageous twists. Funny. Sexy. Slightly unhinged.
8 Aug
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8 Aug
Activity
E tū Ururangi – behold the winds of life, carrying the promise and vitality of Tāwhiri-rangi. Celebrate the rising of Matariki with a vibrant day of connection, creativity, and remembrance at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library. Bring your whānau along for a day filled with hands-on activities and rich cultural experiences. Try your hand at raranga (weaving), create your own contemporary mini tukutuku panel, shape a clay taonga, join our history hunt, and learn the basics of poi. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of taonga pūoro and uplifting waiata shared throughout the day.
3 Jul
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3 Jul
Talk / lecture, Expo
Attending the Tauranga campus Open Day is the best way to see what the University of Waikato - Tauranga has to offer and to start planning your next steps. Visit our beautiful Tauranga campus to learn about study pathways, subjects, degrees and the exciting careers they lead to. We've got information sessions, campus and accommodation tours, interactive activities, food stalls, prizes and live entertainment. We can't wait to see you there!
30 Jun
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30 Jun
