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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.

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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

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