Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

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