Wairarapa Matariki Festival

Free entry – family event
Yes! The Annual Matariki event is here for all the whanau (family) to enjoy!

Matariki is a free community market-style festival that revives the Māori tradition of marking the passage of time and celebrating the Māori harvest within a modern context.
The event will have activities to encourage whanau to participate and spend time together where there is minimal costs involved. Some of the activities available on the day are to be free and have an educational flavour about Matariki and its historical importance to Maori and Pacific cultures.

This years entertainment is going to be a real treat for all! With local reggae/rock band Koia, Wellington show - Nga Tukemata o Matariki incl: Toni Huata, Pao, The Wagner Bros and guests, Rezpect Dance Academy and so much more…

Ending the nights entertainment is an amazing Fireworks display with music! Prizes, Education about Matariki, Crafts, Food: Hangi, Pacific kai and much more...

Please note: This is an outdoor mid-winter festival... so wrap up warm folks :)

Activities are:
Contemporary Moko
Poi Making
Kite making
Photo Booth

Some stall sites available: Preference will be given to those fundraising for local groups/sports clubs/schools or charitable trusts. Contact Tirau Te Tau via email tari@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz for more information