Matariki Pātaka Kai
Celebrate the Māori New Year with a feast that honours tradition and community.
Sat 21 Jun 2025, 6:30–10:30pm
Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4
$110
Join us for a memorable evening under the winter sky at Matariki Pātaka Kai, a vibrant 3-course dinner celebrating the Māori New Year. This year’s theme, Matariki mā Puanga, emphasises inclusion, diversity, and the joy of coming together as one community.
Indulge in a beautifully crafted menu featuring seasonal kai, thoughtfully paired with exquisite wines.
The evening will be enhanced by the soulful vocals of Lisa Tomlins, one of Aotearoa's most sought-after voices, adding a melodic touch to this special occasion.
Lisa Tomlins has worked with Rhombus, Shaken Not Stirred, Hollie Smith, Deva Mahal, Shapeshifter, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Trinity Roots, Little Bushman, Eru Dangerspiel, Recloose, Twinset, The Vipers, Wai 100%, Jerusalem, Ebb, The Saturday Night Live Band, Opensouls, The Eggs, Solaa, The Five Pleasures, The Skins and many more! An amazing opportunity to get up and close with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after voices, adding a melodic touch to this special occasion.
Lisa Tomlins. Photo courtesy of the artist
Matariki Pātaka Kai Menu
Bread & Spreads on the Table
Fried bread rolls, Titi Butter
Entrée
Te Taiao – The Essence of Land and Sea
Paua fritters, kina hollandaise, wakame crisp
Smoked eel citrus cream fraiche, kawakawa pickled cucumber ribbons, greens, rēwena bread crisp
Main
Roast pork belly, root vegetable gratin, puha cream, smoked potato mousse, grilled courgette, crackling (GF)
Dessert
Kawakawa manuka honey-centred lava cake, caramelised white chocolate custard.
Tākina Events food philosophy, 2022. Photo by Homegrown Creative. Te Papa (218427)
