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As 2025 draws to a close, we look back with pride on another incredible year for ARONUI. From the magic of our Matariki Drone Show to the vibrant arts festival, we’ve celebrated the strength and creativity of Indigenous artists and their stories. Ngā mihi to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s ahurei unforgettable. Stay tuned for 2026!

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2025 Events | Ngā kaupapa o te tau

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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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Past Events

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Ka Mua Ka Muri by Atamira Dance Company

  • Thursday 12 June 12.30PM & 7.30PM
  • Sir Howard Morrison Theatre
Dance Music Te Ao Māori
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Matariki Drone Show (Free Event)

  • 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 19 & Friday 20 June
  • Rotorua Lakefront | Kouramāwhitiwhiti
Markets Matariki Te Reo Maori
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1814, Jordyn with a Why, R67 and Nikau Grace with Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue

  • 7:00 pm
  • Saturday 21 June 2025
  • Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Music Te Reo Maori
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NGĀ KĀKANO O ARONUI | The Award by Te Ao Tahana-Prangnell

  • Sunday 22nd September 6pm - 8pm
  • Nellie Bud Room, Prince's Gate Hotel
Theatre
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The Mario LaNZa Valentine's Fantasy Featuring Maisey Rika

  • Saturday 21 September 2pm & 7pm
  • Te Haumako | Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Music Theatre
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ARONUI MĀORI MARKET

  • Saturday 21st September 9am - 2pm
  • Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
Art Kai Markets Music Ngā Toi Māori
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Kupu Māreikura | Heipūkarea Exhibition

  • Friday 20th September 6pm
  • Te Whakaruruhau, Te Puia
Art Literature Music Workshop
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Wānanga Toi Māori: Tā Moko, Raranga & Whakairo

  • Thursday 19th September | Friday 20th September
  • Te Whare Tapere, Te Puia
Ngā Toi Māori Wānanga
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Ka Whawhai Tonu - Film Screening and Q & A

  • Thursday 19th September 7pm
  • Te Haumako, Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Film Te Reo Maori
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Heights Creative Showcase

  • Wednesday 18th September 7:00pm
  • Matangi Rau, Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Dance Kapa Haka Music
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The Sauna Project - Full Moon Sauna

  • Wednesday 18 September 4PM - 8PM
  • The Landing | Lake Tarawera
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Be Like Billy? by Rutene Spooner

  • Saturday 14th September 7pm
  • Te Haumako, Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Music Theatre
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TE TOKI O TE ARAWA - Mural by Taumata Soloman

  • September 12th - 22nd
  • Corner of Eruera St and Tūtānekai St
Mural Visual Art
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The Voices In The Shadows Featuring TAME ITI

  • Thursday 12 September (Opening) | Friday 13 September (Matinee + Closing)
  • Matangi Rau - Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Dance Music Theatre
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ARCA Arcades - Exhibition by Preston McNeil

  • Friday 6th September - Saturday 28th September
  • The Arts Village
Art Exhibition
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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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