Celebrate Matariki 2025 - Tūrangi

Celebrate Matariki 2025 - Tūrangi
Date: 20 June 2025
Location: Tūrangi, various venues
Cost: FREE for the whole whānau

Join us in Tūrangi for a full day of fun, reflection, and celebration to mark Matariki — the Māori New Year. From dawn to nightfall, enjoy a wide range of whānau-friendly events, creative activities, and community gatherings. For more information, please visit our Facebook Page - Love Tūrangi.

6am - Karakia and Remembrance Ceremony
9:30-11:30am - Star-venger Hunt for the whole whānau (1 Ngawaka Place)
10:00 - 4:00pm - Turtle Pools Free Swim
11:30-1pm - Nature Walk (Self Guided) (a walk or track or your choice)
1:30-2:15pm - John Rowe - Astronomy Educator (Te Mataapuna Meeting Room - Tūrangitukua Park)
2:30-3:30pm Matariki Creative Project (Tūrangi Artworks - 10 Te Rangikahekewaho Place)
4:00-5:30pm Glow in the Dark Kid's Disco (Senior Citizen's Hall)
6:00-8:00pm Night Market (Tūrangi Town Centre)
8:30pm - Laser and Light Show (Tūrangitukua Park)

This is a Safe, Family-Friendly Event
No Alcohol
No Smoking
No Vaping

Want to volunteer or need more info?
Email: turangicommunityevents@gmail.com