Join The Biggest Cook Island Festival In The World!
3-4 October 2025
In the most authentic & unique cultural experience of music, dance, arts & crafts from the Cook Islands… Te Maeva Nui NZ – Trust Arena, Waitakere
TE MAEVA NUI NZ 2025
“Te tau’ianga reva”
The selected theme for Te Maeva Nui NZ Festival 2025 is climate change. This theme highlights one of the most urgent and pressing challenges facing our planet today.
11 teams from all over Aotearoa celebrate Cook Islands culture at its finest.
Come and experience the essence of Cook Islands people, language, culture, food & arts .
A Thriving International Community
Since 2019, Te Maeva Nui NZ has been helping young Cook Islanders develop their sense of cultural identity – working with various collectives to teach and grow the Cook Islands culture in New Zealand and the world .
Over 1,000 Performers!
Our key events host over 1,000 performances from across the globe gather to learn the traditional art of costume designing, weaving costumes, drumming, composing, singing and songwriting – language and culture at the forefront.
The Te Maeva Nui Festival Aotearoa has created a foundation for these things to happen.
Food, Arts & Crafts
Kapa Markets is the only place in New Zealand where you can come and immerse yourself in true Cook Islands culture.
Come and experience the vibrant colours, lively culture and authentic food.
Handcrafted traditional jewellery to the delicious, appetising food, Kapa Markets will be open during the Te Maeva Nui Festival.
Tu Rangatira Awards
As we celebrate our culture we kick off Te Maeva Nui Festival with giving thanks and acknowledging the people who represent our nation on a global scale.
Tu Rangatira Awards is the offical opening of our 3 day festival as we award those whom excel in their chosen fields.
