Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

Matariki - Maniapoto Munchfest

Friday 24 June 2022 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us to celebrate Te Whitu o Matariki.
Matariki is the 7 Star cluster that appears in the heavens around the Winter solstice indicating the Maori New Year.
Te Whitu o Matariki is a celebration of unity and the growth of traditional knowledge through a series of activities that will take place during the month of June.
- 24 June 2022 from 12pm-4pm - Maniapoto Munchfest, brought to you by Maara Kai Roopu - Maniapoto