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Tamatea

MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI

TAMATEA

Celebrate Matariki in Central Hawke's Bay 
Waipukurau
Friday 14th June
5-8PM

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 of commemorating the passing of loved ones, making plans for the upcoming year, feastings, celebrating and giving thanks for the harvest.

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MATARIKI WHAKANUIA KI TAMATEA

Celebrate Matariki in

Central Hawke's Bay

Kai, entertainment, remembrance,

Fireworks

Free entry. 5pm to 8pm Fri 14 June

Russell Park, 10 River Terrace, Waipukurau

Dress up warm to energise the soul and warm the senses in the chill of winter to celebrate Matariki on Friday 11th August.

Russell Park will come alive as a place of connection, remembrance and renewal for all.

Come share this special time of the year with us in Waipukurau.

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