Road works - Centennial Park area

Construction work will begin Tuesday 24 June around Centennial Park area to install concrete islands and road line marking. The roads to be marked are: Te Kūiti Road, Park Street, William Street and Ngarongo Road. We ask kindly that this area be kept clear of vehicles and residents do not park on the road for the next couple of days. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Slip on Te Waitere Road – please drive safe

Council is aware of a significant slip on Te Waitere Road. Currently the road is down to one lane with priority give way traffic control in place. Given there is poor weather forecast towards the end of the week, we encourage those needing to pass through this site to be vigilant and drive safely and to the conditions.

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