Tupuārangi is the star associated with all the food we receive from the skies, birds, the delicious tītī or mutton birds and kereru that are harvested in large numbers during the rising of Matariki, cooked and preserved in their own fat. Fruit and berries from trees are also connected to this star.

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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.

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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.

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Te Oro Music & Arts Centre Programme Saturday 6 July

6:00pm Karakia & welcome – Mita Tupea

6:15pm Opening Speech – Mariah Meredith

6:30pm Kapa Haka

6:45pm Xela Band – Tamaki College

7:10pm The Backline Band

7:30pm MOHI Recording artist

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Glen Innes Libaray ((9am-4pm, 6pm-8pm)

Special screening "Matariki Story" Music with Aunty Anu 10am - 10,30am, 5.30pm - 6pm)

All day drop in. Matariki activities, arts & crafts, treasure hunt, Remembrance Tree, Your messages on a star or bauble, Panel mural, hot drinks,  check out books in the Maori collection.

 

Matariki Night Market (5pm to 9pm)

Hangi - candyfloss - Boil Up - BBQ plates - Donuts - sweets & more......

Locations: Te Oro Carpark, entry to Light Trail & Taniwha St (Taniwha St is closed to traffic 5pm to 10pm from Line Rd to Heatherbank Rd on Sat 6 July for Night Market and to view the fireworks)

 

Enjoy light displays of Māori-inspired imagery set among thousands of fairy lights.

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Fireworks finale at 9.00pm. Taniwha St closed to traffic from Line Rd to Heatherbank St 5pm to 10pm.

 

Wrap up warm and enjoy Māori New Year celebrations in Glen Innes.

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