Tamaki-Nui-
A-Rua
MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI
TĀMAKI NUI-A-RUA
Tararua Celebrate Matariki
Dannevirke Fri 7 June
Mānawa mai a te putanga o Matariki.
Mānawa mai a te ariki o te rangi.
Mānawa mai a te mātahi o te tau
Hail the rise of Matariki
Hail the lord of the sky
Hail the New Year
Matariki is the Māori tradition that marks the rising of the star cluster Matariki Pleiades. Matariki signals the start of the Māori new year and is a time for commemorating the passing of loved ones, making plans for the coming year, feasting and celebrating.
MATARIKI MANAKO NUI
TĀMAKI NUI-A-RUA
ANNUAL MATARIKI FESTIVAL 2024
Friday 7 June
Kai, entertainment, remembrance & fireworks
Free entry. 4.30pm to 8.30pm Fri 7 June
A & P Showgrounds,
Dannevirke
7.30PM MAUMAHARA - 8PM
ARTS AND CRAFTS - WHĀNAU ACTIVITIES
FREE HEALTH CHECKS AND MORE...
Dress up warm to energise the soul and warm the senses in the chill of winter to celebrate Matariki on Friday 4 August.
Come share this special time of the year with us in Tararua