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 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