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.

 

Kahawai Illuminated Light Parade

The parade inspired by the kahawai, a fish  treasured by local communities of Ngāti Paoa and Ngāti Whātua o Orakei. Like the schooling kahawai that move with purpose, the parade reflects the Matariki values of family, kotahitanga and manaakitanga. Bring your own lantern and join our nightly parade at 6pm from the Waharoa (gateway). Rangatahi from Ruapotaka Marae Kapa Haka will lead the parade to karakia and waiata at each of the Matariki stars in the light trail completing one full circle to end back at the Waharoa.

 

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.

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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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