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HARAMAI, E MAU TŌ RINGA KI TE KETE TUAURI, KI TE KETE TUATEA, KI TE KETE ARONUI.

ARONUI is an Indigenous Arts Festival set in the heart of an active caldera, Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe. Our kaupapa is to celebrate, share and inspire through indigenous arts. Nau mai e te tī e te tā ki te ahurei o ARONUI.

Stay tuned for what we have in store for 2026. Hei ākuanei!

 

2025 Events | Ngā kaupapa

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Atua Wahine by Wairea Company ft. The NZSO

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  • Thu 11 - Fri 12 Sep
  • Matangi Rau - Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Dance Music Te Ao Māori
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Tangihanga by Kristyl Neho (SOLD OUT)

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  • Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 September
  • Thurston Theatre | Kahu St, Rotorua
Comedy Drama Theatre
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Ration the Queens Veges

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  • Sunday 21 September 11AM & 4PM
  • Thurston Theatre, Rotorua
Comedy Theatre
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ARONUI crowned Arts, Cultural/Heritage Event of the Year at the New Zealand Event Awards

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ARONUI wins creative arts + design award at the Tompkins Wake Business Awards 2024

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The Voices in the Shadows: Musical unites Māori, Pacific and Palestinian cultures

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🌟 Matariki, the medicine woman, and Rehua, the hea 🌟 Matariki, the medicine woman, and Rehua, the healer, were lovers 💕 Their love birthed forth eight star children known as Te Kāhui Matariki ✨ Can you name them all?

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Atua Wahine was created by Wairea Company from a d Atua Wahine was created by Wairea Company from a desire to revitalise the stories of our ancient Māori Goddesses 🌿 celebrating their strength, wisdom and presence in our world today 🌺

We can’t wait to see what Wairea Company brings to life in 2026 ✨🌀

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Now that Aronui 2025 has come to a close, we’re lo Now that Aronui 2025 has come to a close, we’re looking back on all the incredible kaupapa we shared this year ✨

One of the highlights was definitely having the legendary 1814 light up the Sir Howard Morrison Centre 🎶🔥

We’ve got more epic live music events in the pipeline for 2026 - stay tuned e hoa mā! 👀🎤

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✨ Throwback to the Aronui Matariki Drone Show ✨ W ✨ Throwback to the Aronui Matariki Drone Show ✨

Who’s ready for next year? 🌀🤔

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Kua ea 😮‍💨 Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2025 o Kua ea 😮‍💨

Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2025 officially wrapped on Sunday, and we want to send a massive mihi  to our artists and to everyone who came along, supported and enjoyed this year’s boutique offering 💛

Ngā mihi nunui to our funders who made it possible – Lottery Grants Board, @rotoruanz, @rotoruatrust, Blue Skies Charitable Trust, @poutamatrust, @nzcommunitytrust, @onefoundationnz and Pub Charities 🙌 

E mihi kau ana ki a koutou.

It’s been a huge year for Aronui, from the Drone Show and 1814 concert to the festival itself, and being honoured with the Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year Award at the New Zealand Event Awards 2025.

None of it would have been possible without your aroha and support.

Check out these mīharo images from Atua Wahine captured by our friends at @aio.media.nz 📸

Hei ākuanei 🌀

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