Happy New Year to you all near and far !!!!!!!
Matariki Celebrations sparks a connection
Mānawa mai a te putanga o Matariki.
Mānawa mai a te ariki o te rangi.
Mānawa mai a te mātahi o te tau
Hail the rise of Matariki
Hail the Lord of the sky
Hail the New Year
Matariki is the Māori tradition that marks the rising of the star cluster Matariki Pleiades. Matariki signals the start of the Māori new year and is a time of commemorating the passing of loved ones, making plans for the upcoming year, feastings, celebrating and giving thanks for the harvest.
In June and July, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) celebrated Matariki. As the third-largest iwi in Aotearoa, Ngāti Kahungunu boasts its leadership in celebrating this event since 2002. Their commitment to cultural resilience is evident through the revival of Matariki.
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated wishes you all a Happy New Year.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
EVENTS 2024
TĪRAMA MATARIKI LIGHT GLOW
JULY
12-13
MATARIKI MAHUIKA
JUNE
29
KAI HAU KAI MATARIKI
Qeii Park Dixon St Masterton
6pm - 8pm - FREE ENTRY
Light displays, kai, entertainment and remembrance
Wairarapa Celebrates Matariki
Storytelling around the fire
546 Marine Parade, Napier
6pm - 9pm FREE ENTRY
Beacon fires along Te Matau a Maui, float a waka lantern with a personal message of remembrance or healing, storytelling around fires
Feast on kai, entertainment and fireworks.
Mitre 10 regional park, Hastings
6pm - 9pm FREE ENTRY
Kai, entertainment,
remembrance and fireworks
JUNE
28
WHANGAI I TE HAUTAPU - HAU AHI
Matariki Ceremony
Marine parade, Napier
6am-7am free.
Ceremony to remember loved ones, give thanks for the harvest and blessings for the future
JUNE
27
WHĀNAU MARAMA
Light Show
Atea a rangi, Waitangi park, awatoto, Napier every 30min from 6-8pm $10
Family of light and the traditional star compass used by ocean navigators. A sensory experience like no other
JUNE
23-28
MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI TE WAIROA
JUNE
21
MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI TAMATEA
MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI TAMAKI NUI A RUA
JUNE
14
JUNE
7
Wairoa celebrates Matariki
Wairoa community Centre 6-8pm.
Kai, entertainment, remembrance and fireworks
Tāmaki Nui a Rua Celebrates Matariki
Dannevirke A7P Showgrounds, queen st, dannevirke 6-8pm.
Kai, entertainment, remembrance and fireworks
Celebrate Matariki in Central Hawkes
Bay
Russell Park. 6-8pm.
Kai, entertainment, remembrance and fireworks
