08/07/2026
Ka maumahara ki te hunga kua wehe atu,
ā, ka whakanuia te mauri o te whānau me te kotahitanga o te iwi.
Nō reira, nau mai, haere mai ki Matariki Herenga Waka, he rā mō te whakanui, te whakawhanaunga, me te whakaohooho i te wairua o te hapori.
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.
Dawn Ceremony – Tutereinga Marae
Hautapu: 5:00am
Begin the day with our Hautapu ceremony, acknowledging the rising of Matariki, remembering loved ones who have passed, and giving thanks for the year gone by.
Parakuihi (Breakfast): 6:30am
A warm shared breakfast to uplift the wairua and bring our community together at the start of the Māori New Year.
Whānau Day – Maramatanga Park (Te Puna Rugby Club)
From 9:00am onwards
A full day of celebration, kai, and whanaungatanga for all ages.
On the day you'll find:
✨ Hauora Promotions – wellbeing support, information & community resources
✨ Market Stalls – local ringa toi, creators, markets & small businesses
✨ Kai & Food Vendors – he kai mō te tinana, he kai mō te wairua
✨ Free Kids Zone – bouncy castles, games, activities & fun for tamariki
✨ Guest Speakers – uplifting kōrero from community voices
✨ Whānau Fun Day – activities and entertainment for pēpi to kaumātua
✨ Tamariki Stalls – come and support our young entrepreneurs showcasing their creativity and skills
Bring the whole whānau along and join us as we celebrate Matariki together through kai, kōrero, connection, and community.
Mānawatia a Matariki. ✨
