Te Putanga mai o Matariki – Karakia with Muaūpoko

Update 9 July 2023

Consistent rain today has meant the grounds are quite sodden - be sure to bring your gumboots!

The event will start at 5.30am - a little later than the previously advertised time of 5am, and will go ahead in any weather conditions.

5:30am: Gather around fire pits
5:45am to 6pm: Karakia will start
Karakia: Waerea / Karakia Karakia ki a Pōhutukawa (Whānau can remember their loved ones past in the year)
Hautapu Karakia ki ngā Kāhui Whetu Karakia whakamutunga Waiata
6:30am: Wā whakangahau around fire pits
6:30am: Timotimo Kai

Ka kite koutou āpōpō!

Join Muaūpoko with a karakia to welcome in Matariki at Donnelly Park.

Everyone is welcome.

Please arrive early to minimise light pollution.

For a full list of Matariki events in our programme please visit our Matariki page. 

 

 

When

Location

Donnelly Park, Donnelly Park Road, Levin, 5510, View Map