The Matariki Market Day is part of the 4 week festival of events and activities throughout Waikato. It is driven by the not-for-profit trust called Te Ohu Whakaita to raise… Read More »Matariki Market Day
The mark of a new year Every winter the rising of the stars of Matariki (and Puaka (Puanga)) herald the end of the lunar year and the start of the… Read More »The Rise of Matariki
The first public holiday to celebrate Matariki will be on Friday 24 June 2022. The Government has committed to ensuring mātauranga Maori is at the heart of celebrations of the… Read More »Matariki Public Holiday
Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the inaugural Matariki ki Waitomo celebrations at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Head along to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre throughout the week… Read More »Waitomo Art Exhibition
Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the inaugural Matariki ki Waitomo celebrations at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Gain a richer and deeper understanding of Maori rongoā (traditional medicine) from… Read More »Rongoā Māori Workshop
This free fun event encourages families (whānau) to share lessons in kite making and flying Manu tukutuku including Peter Lyn paper kites. Free Face painting, sausage sizzles and soup available.… Read More »Manu Tukutuku Kite Day
As the end of the Māori year approaches, the Matariki star cluster will begin to set with the sun in the Western sky. At this time Matariki isn’t visible. This… Read More »Te Tōnga a Matariki (The setting of Matariki)
