ROAD OPEN FROM 6PM

Te Anga Road and Waipuna and Taharoa-Marokopa intersections will reopen this evening from 6pm (12 September). We appreciate your patience during this time.

Severe thunderstorm watch - Saturday 13 September 2025
A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in place for our district and is valid until 5pm this evening (Saturday 13 September).

Stay safe while out and about and keep up to date through Metservice.

Matariki 2024

Friday 07 June 2024 12:00 PM to Saturday 22 June 2024 12:00 PM

Join us for Matariki 2024, we have some exciting events on offer during June.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

BLESSING & RAISING OF THE MATARIKI FLAG

Date: Friday 21 June
Time: 9am
Place: Flagpole beside shearing statue, Te Kūiti


MATARIKI WĀNANGA EVENING
TE PŌ TUTANGANUI-O-PĪPIRI : Winter Solstice Night

Date: Friday 21 June
Cost: FREE, but very limited numbers.
Bookings Essential, Contact: Aroha Wehi-King on Ph: 020 411 9102

  • Delving into Maniapoto Maramataka
  • Enhancing and Expanding knowledge and understanding of Matariki.

 


TE RAU KAI ATUA (Dawn Ceremony)

Date: Saturday 22 June
Time: 6am - 8am
Place: Te Ora-o-Ngatai (Centennial Park)

  • Karakia, Karanga, Waiata
  • Acknowledgements
  • Reflections of the year
  • Dreams and Aspiration for the year to come

COMMUNITY MATARIKI BBQ BREAKFAST

Date: Saturday 22 June
Time:
7.30am onwards
Place: Te Ora-o-Ngatai (Centennial Park)
Cost: FREE