Celebrate Matariki at the Cambridge Town Hall. A FREE event the whole whānau can enjoy with kai, crafts, kapa haka, two performances of Pīpī Paopao, and to top it off an open mic night! 10am - Kapa Haka performance by Ngaa Manu Korokii 11am and 1pm - ‘Pīpī Paopao’ whānau concert by Rutene Spooner (first […]
“Waikato taniwha rau, he piko he taniwha, he piko he taniwha” The third-year students of the Bachelor of Performing Arts at Wintec have devised an incredible kids’ show that toured around the Waikato rōhe last year. They were gifted stories by hapū and iwi connected to Te Kopu Mania o Kirikiriroa and weaved them into […]
Public Talk #1 18th June, 3pm Ockie Simmonds (aka Henere Tumapuhia): Were Polynesians expert navigators or climate change refugees? Ockie Simmonds-Tumapuhia (Raukawa, Tūwharetoa , Ngā Puhi) is a tribal researcher from the Society of Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART). Over the past decade Simmonds-Tumapuhia has worked closely with astronomical experts in Japan who used […]
Gather the whānau and come celebrate Matariki at the Kihikihi Domain at this FREE whānau friendly event. Enjoy live music, art, weaving activities, tree plantings, hangi and so much more. Presented by Ngaati Apakura and proudly supported by Waipā District Council and the Te Awamutu/Kihikihi Community Board.
Follow the Stars – find the stars of Matariki around the Zoo and learn the star names and their meanings as you go. All entries go in the draw to win one of two amazing prize packs and include a Hamilton Zoo family annual pass covering daytime admission for two adults and up to four […]
EarthDiverse, the Waikato Interfaith Council, the Waikato Multicultural Council, GoEco, Kaivolution, Tui 2000, Friends of Waiwhakareke, the Bahá’í Community, Shama, Waikato Biodiversity Forum and the Hamilton City Council are co-organising a community-wide tree planting event to take place in Hamilton on Saturday 15 July 2023, 10:30am-1:30pm (Rain or Shine). Please enter from the Rotokauri Rd […]
Huihui mai - Come together to celebrate the rising of the star cluster Matariki with a night of music, lights, kids’ activities, food and fun. We are also pleased to announce that the annual Matariki ki Waikato Market will be joining us providing a space for Pakihi Māori to display and sell their products. This […]
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Please contact The Meteor if you have any queries. Nine whetu, nine māori performing artists, one night. Mānwatia a Matariki! A night of celebration and mihi to the whetu that guide us each year in our haerenga. We will share our connections and pūrākau through multiple mediums of performance, […]
Follow the Stars – find the stars of Matariki around the Zoo and learn the star names and their meanings as you go. All entries go in the draw to win one of two amazing prize packs and include a Hamilton Zoo family annual pass covering daytime admission for two adults and up to four […]
Tree planting for Matariki. Come along and celebrate the stars by giving back to the whenua. Led by awesome community leader Hepara Isaac, the event will run from 9-1. What to Bring: Rain coat Safety boots Sun Hat Drinking water What's Provided: Sun screen Spades and gloves (welcome to bring your own)
Brought to you by TKD EVENTS LTD and PHATMODE ENTERTAINMENT, Matariki Ahunga Nui Matariki Kanohi Iti was created in 2013 to support the development of Matariki celebrations within Waikato, educating the wider community of the Māori New Year through music and kai. Join us for a three-course menu incorporating traditional Māori ingredients, LIVE entertainment from […]
“Tākiri Tū Te Kōrero Ki Te Ao" Sharing our stories with the world. DAY 1: Cultural Tourism Symposium from 9am-4:30pm DAY 2: Cultural Tourism Experiences starting 9:30am Symposium Speaker Programme, Tāpoi Māori Experience Programme and online Registration details to follow. Numbers will be limited. Mauriora! REGISTER HERE