Matariki ki te Ao

Hiwa-i-te-rangi
The “wishing star” that we send up our dreams and aspirations for the coming year. The desires of the heart, to be determined and focused in their pursuit.

Nau Mai e te mātahi o te tau hou Māori. He karanga tēnei kia rauhiri mai ki tēnei kaupapa e mahuta mai ana, kia whakamānawa i a Matariki pūanga, Matariki ahunga nui.

Our Matariki ki te ao Festival will run for the duration of nine days in dedication to te Iwa ō Matariki, we welcome you to join our celebration with talented entertainment, Māori games and workshops, Māori educational stalls, School bus tours, Council facility activations, local pākihi, inspirational speakers, performances and delicious kai, night markets with the ultimate Matariki experience under our Matariki ki te Ao dome.

Day 1 programme:
6am - 7.30am - Dawn Ceremony at Ngāti Otara Marae

From 9.30am
- Haka Pōwhiri Whakatau
- Opening Dome Performance: Angitū Kapahaka
- Welcome Whakatau Mihi: MC Te Kou O Rehua Panapa
- Matariki Visual Show
- Inspirational Kaikōrero
- Matariki Māori games workshop
- He Oranga Poutama Māori Games
- Food stall markets
- Education stalls
- Matariki story time

5.00pm - 9.00pm
- DJ 2Step
- Korowai Workshop
- Raranga Workshop
- Matariki Disco