Puanga Kai Rau Festival will once again be held at Parihaka Pā (Taranaki) this June! Saturday, 11th June 2022 - please mark this date in your diary. We will light a fire, do some gardening and also enjoy the rising stars performing on the stage! 6am - Pūrepo - Karakia, waiata, poi 7am - Whakaohooho… Read More »Puanga Festival – Parihaka
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 awareness around the Celebration of Matariki, the Maaori New Year. The Matariki Market Day brings together Taonga Maaori, Kai and Live Entertainment in the hopes… 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 next within the Māori world. Traditionally Māori viewed the rising of Matariki as the time to farewell those who have passed in the previous year,… 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 Matariki public holiday, and it will be a time for: Remembrance – Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki.
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 to check out the local artists, weavers and carvers showcasing their craft. All of the artists involved are descendents of Tane Tinorau who first explored… 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 guest speakers who are a healing team based in Ngāti Maniapoto. Focusing on the power of healing, these casual and informative workshops will also share… 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. There is also coffee and food available from the Gardens Café on site. A great event and wonderful day out for the whole whānau.
