Tupuanuku is the star connected to all foods grown in the ground like kumara, puha, pikopiko.'Tupu' or 'tipu' means to grow and 'nuku' is short for Papatuānuku or earth.

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5.55pm  Opening karakia and turning-on-the-lights countdown every night at the Matariki waharoa main entry.

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6pm – 9pm.  The Matariki light trail turns Maybury Reserve into a magical landscape.

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Mahi Toi - Arts & Crafts 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. Tamariki play area, face painting, , moko stamps, koauau - flute making, poi making, arts & crafts,  hot drinks & more. Presented by Ngāti Paoa.

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Te Oro Music & Arts Centre Programme Friday 5 July

6:30pm Karakia & welcome – Mita Tupea

6:35pm Opening Speech – Mariah Meredith

5:45pm Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Puau – Kapa Haka

7:00pm Tamaki College

7:30pm Madowzee

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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.

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Matariki Night Market (5pm to 8.30pm)

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

 

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

 

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

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