Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025: A Cultural Celebration is Back!

Photo: Auckland for Kids

Te Maeva Nui NZ is Aotearoa New Zealand’s  premier Cook Islands cultural festival, proudly hosted by the Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa NZ Charitable Trust. Since its debut in 2019, the festival has grown into the largest platform for Cook Islands culture in New Zealand, uniting communities through music, dance, language, food, and arts.

This year’s theme, “Te tau’ianga reva”: Climate Change, draws attention to the urgent challenges facing our planet, encouraging awareness, reflection, and action through cultural expression.

 Te Maeva Nui NZ returns to Trusts Arena, Auckland with three days of celebration:

  • Tu Rangatira Awards: 2 October
  • Te Maeva Nui NZ Festival: 3–4 October

The festival kicks off with the prestigious Tu Rangatira Awards, followed by two full days of Kapa Markets and cultural performances. The markets celebrate “All things Cook Islands”, supporting local businesses while offering visitors delicious cuisine, traditional arts & crafts, and non-stop entertainment.

With 10 teams, 1,000+ performers, and five performance categories across two action-packed days, the event continues to grow in strength, attracting thousands of visitors.

The 2025 festival also marks a historic milestone, the 60th anniversary of Cook Islands Independence making this celebration especially meaningful for communities at home and abroad. 

Tickets on sale now: iticket.co.nz/events/2025/oct/te-maeva-nui



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