The 2026 edition of the Ākau Tangi Matariki Festival is now only 10 days away and is approaching really fast!

So check out the information here to make sure you are ready for another great weekend that you don't want to miss on the water at Evans Bay.

The most time-critical piece of information is that you need to get your entry in now via the online entry form.  There is a huge amount of planning that goes into ensuring this event runs smoothly (and most importantly safely), so please help the organisers by getting your entry in now!

Article added: Wednesday 01 July 2026