It’s home to nearly 40,000 Aucklanders including children. It’s the workplace of 137,566. This 4.33 square kilometre area of land generated $23.2billion in GDP in 2021.The city centre is rebuilding after being disproportionately impacted over the last two years.
Auckland Council, Heart of the City, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and talented artists, are leading the reboot; first with City of Colour in May and now with Matariki ki te Manawa – Matariki at the heart – part of Matariki Festival.
A super-sized lighting and sculptural experience will illuminate the city centre / te pokapū o te tāone with 25 events and installations - light shows, markets, music, kapa haka, art, kai and much more - from 21 June to 16 July.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Matariki ki te Manawa will bring light and colour to the city centre, with Queen Street taking centre stage.