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Rotorua values its unique identity as a geothermal paradise surrounded by lakes and forestry. The district is attuned to the pulse of Ngā Pūmanawa e Waru o Te Arawa (The eight beating hearts of Te Arawa). The festival has been founded in the spirit of Te Arawa culture, it aims to uphold the following aspirations.

WHAKAMANA, HĀPAITIA, TUKUNA KIA RERE

To celebrate, share & inspire through indigenous arts.

CELEBRATE

Champion our local world class indigenous artists by platforming their unique voices and works.

SHARE

Come together to share our stories, our voices, our whakapapa and connect with each other and our community.

INSPIRE

Support our artists to platform their work, inspiring themselves, each other and their community to delve further into the arts as a vehicle for social commentary and change.

ENGAGE

With local rangatahi and emerging artists to create more pathways of opportunity into the professional arts industry.

UPLIFT

Create opportunities of engagement with indigenous artists of other rohe (regions) and whenua (countries), expanding our whāriki (woven mat) for future festivals and arts collaborations.

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🌟 Matariki, the medicine woman, and Rehua, the 🌟 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 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 ✨

Who’s ready for next year? 🌀🤔

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Kua ea 😮‍💨 Aronui Indigenous Arts Festiva 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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The ARONUI team is happy to answer any pātai (questions) you may have about the ahurei (festival). Please feel free to get in touch with us by filling out our contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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