Rotorua's Official Waitangi Day Celebration 2025

Nau mai, haere mai – Join Us for a Day of Unity, Culture, and Celebration!

Experience the spirit of Rotorua's official Waitangi Day event, “Mō te aroha o te iwi – For the Love of the People,” proudly hosted by Te Paratehoata Marae (Tūnohopū) at the serene Wai Ariki Spa starting at 10am.

This whānau friendly event invites our community to come together in celebration and reflection, fostering a vibrant day of:
- Acknowledgement – Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its enduring significance.
- Connection – Building unity and understanding within our diverse community.
- Inspiration – Sharing knowledge, stories, and aspirations for a thriving future.

Key highlights:
Toi Ora – Health & Wellness
- Wai Ariki Spa - Ngāti Whakaue traditional healing practices
- Māori massage treatments
- Wellness Showcase

Toi Whakaari – Performing Arts
- Ngāti Whakaue Iwi
- Rewa Ututonga, Krissie Knapp and Dianne Tibble
- Rotorua Multicultural performances

Ngā Hākinakina me ngā Takaaro – Sports & Games
- Treaty Treasure Hunt
- Yard game challenges
- Treaty Amazing Race Challenge

Wahi Paramanawa – Food & Beverage Stalls
- A range of ethnic and healthy meals available

Taiao – Environment
- Aotearoa Adventures - Waka lesson/ride
- Whenua Warrior - composting, seedlings
- Dive Aotearoa - Water safety
- Kai Rotorua - growing your own kai

Tātai Kōrero
- Ngā Koromatua o Ngāti Whakaue
- Rotorua Museum – Government Garden Walking Tour
- Treaty Quiz

Mahi Toi – Visual Arts
- Live Art showcases - Taumata Soloman, Treaty theme exhibition
- Rotorua Arts Village Interactive activities

Kete Aronui – Market Stalls
- To have a diverse range of product and information stalls featuring established and new providers that align with holistic wellness

Lets Kōrero
- All day (via MC’s, stall holders, guided tours, signage)

This is only a taste of what the days event of celebration, unity and community will be, so bring your whānau (family) and friends for a day you don't want to miss. Let’s come together to honour the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future.