Viaduct Harbour presents Te Rama Ika

Viaduct Harbour celebrates Matariki with Te Rama Ika, a light and sound installation from 8–12 July. 

Viaduct Harbour presents Te Rama Ika, a striking new public installation that transforms Te Mata Topaki into a contemporary beacon of light, sound and reflection for Matariki.

Created by acclaimed lighting designer Angus Muir in collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei artist Graham Tipene, who designed Te Mata Topaki, Te Rama Ika will be free for the public to experience from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 July 2026, with the installation best experienced after sunset. 

Event Details:
📍 Te Mata Topaki, Waitematā Plaza, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 July 2026, after dark
Free and open to the public

"Te Rama Ika is about creating a quiet moment of connection between the harbour, the night sky and the stories that have guided people across these waters for generations.Working alongside Graham Tipene's cultural vision, we've used light and sound to invite people to slow down, look up and reflect on the significance of Matariki." – Angus Muir.

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Te Rama Ika forms part of Matariki ki te Manawa, Auckland city centre's wider programme celebrating Matariki.
The programme features a diverse collection of public artworks across the city centre, including light installations, photography, sculpture and light boxes by Graham Tipene, Ataahua Papa, Angus Muir Design, Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, alongside many other artists and storytellers, inviting Aucklanders and visitors to experience the stories, creativity and cultural significance of Matariki.