Matariki ki te Ao

Waitā
The star associated with food harvested from the sea. It also acknowledges the vastness of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa and how the oceans provide sustenance to those on land.

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 3 programme:
School Culture Tours - 9-30 - 11.30 AM

5.00pm - 9.00pm - Public
- Haka powhiri
- MC Matariki
- Matariki ki te ao Visual Screen
- Matariki Workshops - Māori Games - Poi/ Maurākau / Titītōrea
- Mads Parker
- OMAC Collective Group
- Matariki Disco