Duke of Marlborough Matariki 2024

Fourth Annual Tohunga Tumau: Puanga Matariki Dinner - Saturday 6th July 2024

We are excited to announce our Fourth Annual Tohunga Tumau: Puanga Matariki Dinner at The Duke of Marlborough on Saturday 6th July 2024!

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Tohunga Tumau returns for the fourth year with an all-star cast of Maori master chefs that includes the Hangi Master Rewi Spraggon, Duke of Marlborough Executive Chef Tama Salive, Charlottes Kitchen Head Chef Liam Tito-Salive, New Zealand MasterChef winners, Karena & Kasey Bird, and Joe McLeod, Presenter of Classical Maori Cuisine Concepts of New Zealand.

Join us for an incredible culinary experience of fine dining featuring the best of modern Maori cuisine, entertainment and culture will be a night to remember and includes a Canape Reception from 5.00pm followed by a 4-course meal, designed and prepared especially for Puanga Matariki by our master chefs who will each introduce their dish.

Each course will be matched with a superb Northland or Maori produced wine as well.

We will have awesome entertainment throughout the night, so keep an eye on this page for updates!

This event sold out last year and will be in high demand as we have limited capacity. Save the date and please book early to avoid disappointment!

Dine but Not Stay -

Dinner $240.00 per person, including wine pairing, or $2,400 for a table of 10*.

For further details of staying longer, booking more than 10 people for the event, or any other questions please contact, [email protected]

*payment will be required upon booking

Wine, Dine, & Stay 

We have some great accommodation packages; why not make the most of the weekend and bring your friends to Russell to stay with us too!

Wine, Dine, & Stay - One Night Package

One Night Package, including Matariki Dinner for Two People 

Superior - $680.00

Classic - $652.50

Small - $615.00

Wine, Dine, & Stay - Two Night Package

Two Night Package, including Matariki Dinner for Two People 

Superior - $880.00

Classic - $825.00

Small - $750.00

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I can't say enough "thank you's" to you for your guidance, help and patience in the planning of Lauren & Toms wedding earlier this month. The wedding day was perfect in every respect from the start to the finish and many people commented what fabulous, well presented food they had at the reception. Even the weather came up trumps on the day as it was one of those beautiful hot sunny, windless days that we have in Northland, and everyone enjoyed the magnificent and stunning sun set from the deck of the Duke. Lauren lives in London so I had to do most of the planning on her behalf, however it was everything she wanted and with your assistance which was above and beyond what was expected, it made the organising so much easier. The Duke of Marlborough thoroughly deserves the reputation they have. Well done ! Once again the Duke did not disappoint us as this is the second wedding we have had there and both have exceeded our best expectations. Many thanks, Sallie

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