Kahungunu Matariki Events 2019
Matariki Wairarapa
Friday 31st-2nd May 5-8pm - Remembrance Lake, Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton
Free Entry. Wrap up warm and join us outdoors for this Māori new year celebration over 3 nights
The Tirama Light Trail (Fairy Lights, Light Sculptures, Nightly water lanterns), Masterton miniature railway will run each night
Matariki Tamatea
Friday 7th June -
Free entry. Wrap up warm and join us outdoors for this Māori new year celebration at this famous school. There's entertainment, sky lanterns, hot food for sale and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Funded by Te Puni Kōkiri and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc
Matariki Heretaunga
Friday 14th June - Flaxmere Park, Henderson Road, Hastings - 5pm
Free entry. Join the hundreds of families that come out to this great communty gathering. There's soloists, bands, hip hop dancers and Brazillian drummers. Lots of food from hangi to hot chips and free bouncy castles too. Spectacular fireworks finale.
Funded by Te Puni Kōkiri and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc
Matariki Wairoa
Friday 21 June 5pm
Community Centre, Marine Parade, Wairoa
Free entry. Join us for the biggest mid winter celebration in the region
Funders – Te Puni Kokiri, Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, Sport Hawkes Bay, Wairoa Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board,