When: 2pm – 6pm
Where: The Dinosaour Park
The Matariki celebration is based on three major principles. The first is remembrance; honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki. The second is a celebration of the present; gathering together to give thanks for what we have. Finally, we look to the future. Matariki is a time of renewal and celebration in Aotearoa (New Zealand) that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster.
So dress up warm and come down to the Dinosaur Park to enjoy…
– Delicious hangi, served from 5pm. Get in early as last year we sold out! Pre-sales start at 2pm.
– Kapa haka groups performing on the Community Stage throughout the event.
– Live storytelling of local Māori legends by kaumātua Darren Rewi
– MCs Paul Tamatik and Ryan Enoka, guiding the audience through the meaning of Matariki
– Kāhu Youth Pop-Up Youth Centre for rangatahi to relax at and soak up the Matariki Atmosphere
– Tamariki Interactive Marquee with Matariki themed crafts and stories.
– Weaving Workshop with MAC and Te Kakano.
– Bonfires along the lakefront, perfect for warming up.
– Giant bubble show, a favourite for tamariki.
– Community Waiata, together we will sing Ko Te Whirika at 5:30pm along the lakefront and we invite all to come and sing with us.
