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Mākete Whātua

Date 17 Sep - 19 Sep 2026

Price  Free

Location Aotea Square

Genre Special Events

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Mākete Whātua is a craft and food market during the Poumatua Festival, where culture, community and creativity come together. Discover handcrafted taonga, contemporary Māori art, fashion, gifts and delicious kai while meeting local makers.

Just steps from Te Waihorotiu Station, Mākete Whātua is an easy stop in the heart of the city. Whether you're attending Poumatua, meeting friends, on your lunch break or exploring the city, come along, grab some kai, browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere of Aotea Square.

 

The perfect gifts
5SensesKit
Tuhi Stationery
Kevfro Caricatures

Beautiful jewellery
Current Jewellery Studio
Huka Bead Art
Akiroa

Fashion
Cuzy T
L.eyes
Kate & Frances Design
Stolen Land Club

Meet local Makers
IRIE art ltd
KaHuRi Designs
veralimmerartwork

Try delicious kai from:
Kai Hiwa Ra
The Donut Waka
Swirl Cart
Akemi's Goza
The Dog Father
Sweet Azz Hawaiian BBQ
Ice Cream Social
Ykai Fizz
Nezca Peruvian Food
Kakahu

 

This event is part of the Poumatua Festival, a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

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Poumatua Festival


Location

On atAotea Square | Aotea – Te Papa Tū Wātea

291-297 Queen Street, Auckland

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