Matariki Festival – Manu Aute Kite Day

Mānawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki!

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hosts this spectacular one-day event that honours and celebrates the tradition of kite flying.

In the past, manu aute (kites made from the aute plant), manu tukutuku (kites with long tails) and manu taratahi (kites with a single plume) were used to send messages to the heavens and between hapū (tribes).

Communities are invited to look to the heavens, fly kites and participate in other programmed activities as kites of all shapes and sizes fill the skies once again.

Nau mai, haere mai – everyone is welcome. Visit the Matariki Festival website for the full programme.

Brought to you by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Supported by Vector Lights and The Hits.