Matariki Celebrations 2025

As the stars of Matariki rise in the winter sky, Commercial Bay is proud to present our latest Artist in Residence installation: Matariki by Haser — a powerful visual tribute to connection, reflection, and the collective spirit of Aotearoa. In partnership with celebrated Māori street artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, this bespoke installation brings a burst of colour and meaning to our airbridge, offering a moment to pause and acknowledge the season of Matariki through a uniquely contemporary lens.

Suspended across the airbridge and overlooking the harbour, Matariki by Haser is made up of nine striking wheku — stylised, mask-like forms — each one representing one of the stars within the Matariki constellation. Each star holds a specific meaning, from remembrance to well-being, from our environment to our aspirations, and Haser honours these values through bold visual storytelling.

Utilising a mix of transparent and solid decals, the installation comes alive as sunlight filters through it, casting vivid shadows and colours onto the space below. The placement of the wheku invites viewers to imagine the Matariki cluster as it would appear rising above the Waitematā — a celestial reminder of connection between land, sky, and people.