ENTRY!
FREE
Manawa maia te putanga o Matariki
Manawa maia te matahi o te tau
Hail the rise of Matariki
Hail the New Year
MAYBURY RESERVE
204 Taniwha St, Glen Innes
6pm to 9pm Wed 3 July to Sat 6 July 2024
Taniwha Street closed to traffic for Pak'n Save Matariki Fireworks 5pm to 10pm Sat 6 July from Line Road to Heatherbank Street. .
WAITI
Waiti is the star that connects to all the foods found in fresh water streams, rivers and lakes like koura (freshwater crayfish) tuna (eel) , korokoro (lamprey), inanga (whitebait) kōkopu (native fish).
5.55pm Opening karakia and turning-on-the-lights countdown every night at the Matariki waharoa main entry.
6pm – 9pm. The Matariki light trail turns Maybury Reserve into a magical landscape.
Enjoy light displays of Māori-inspired imagery set among thousands of fairy lights.
Whānau Fun, Hauora & Pamper Night Wed 3 July
E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services have a wonderful free programme in Glen Innes Community Centre from 5.30pm to 8pm. Tamariki play area, face painting, , mirimiri, manicure, haircuts, hot drinks & more. Supported by Ngāti Paoa.
Kapa Haka Night with Special performing guests Thu 4 July
E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services have a wonderful free programme in Glen Innes Community Centre from 5.30pm to 8pm. Tamariki play area, face painting, , moko stamps, arts & crafts, hot drinks & more. Presented by Ngāti Paoa.
Mahi Toi - Arts & Crafts Night - GI Community Centre Fri 5 July
E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services have a wonderful free programme in Glen Innes Community Centre from 5.30pm to 8pm. Tamariki play area, face painting, , moko stamps, koauau - flute making, poi making, arts & crafts, hot drinks & more. Presented by Ngāti Paoa.
Pō Kanikani - Whānau Disco Night - GI Community Centre
E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services have a wonderful free programme in Glen Innes Community Centre from 5.30pm to 8pm. DJ, face painting, , arts & crafts, prizes for tamariki & more. Presented by Ngāti Paoa.
Wrap up warm and enjoy Māori New Year celebrations in Glen Innes.