Matariki ki te Ao

Waitī
The star connected to fresh water and the creatures that live in rivers, streams and lakes. It also recognises the importance of life and rituals associated with water.

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 2 programme:
9.30am - 5pm
Whakamoemiti Community Conferences

5pm - 9pm
- Matariki story time
- Hula under the stars
- Brown Pride 216 Records
- Matua Twins
- Haz Bros
- DJ 2step
- Matariki Open Mic Night
- Karakia Whakamutunga