Matariki
Ramaroa
KĀPITI LIGHTS ARTS FESTIVAL
JuNE 24 – JULY 17 2022
He Hui Ahurei Hou
A multi-disciplinary arts festival for the whole family across the Kāpiti Region.
Bookended by two public light sculpture events during June and July, Lighting the Beacons includes music, arts and theatre as well as multiple community events for Kāpiti whānau to enjoy.
Nau Mai, Piki Mai, Haere Mai Rā
Duncan’s Matariki Popup Bar
Presented by Duncan’s Brewery & Matariki Ramaroa. Join us to celebrate the closing weekend of Matariki Ramaroa with the release of our Ramaroa Pils, brewed with native botanical kūmarahou. Duncan’s Brewery opens their doors for a special Matariki Popup Bar, with 8 beers on tap and kai by the Smoked and Pickled food truck. Bookings […]
Matariki Ramaroa – Closing Weekend
Hono mai mō Matariki! Matariki Ramaroa Kāpiti Lights Arts Festival is a celebration of te Tau Hou Māori – the Māori New Year for all of Kāpiti. Matariki Ramaroa closes at Ōtaki Beach on July 15 – 16 with two nights of light sculptures, eclectic music, performances, food stalls and storytelling under the rising stars […]
Julia Deans Live at Māoriland
Having first come to the fore as the feisty and beguiling front woman for the wildly popular NZ rock band Fur Patrol Julia Deans has transitioned to a glorious songbird. 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Fur Patrol’s much-loved album Pet, which brought us the now classic kiwi number one ‘Lydia’. Julia Deans has earned […]
Matariki Beach Clean Up – Paekākāriki
Clean up our Coastlines this Matariki. Bring some gloves and good vibes for a morning of collecting rubbish around our beaches. Perfect for getting out of the home or office and getting in touch with your beautiful local landscape. Meet at the beach opposite Campbell Park on the Parade. We will then tidy along the […]
Matariki Beach Clean Up – Raumati Beach
Clean up our Coastlines this Matariki. Bring some gloves and good vibes for a morning of collecting rubbish around our beaches. Perfect for getting out of the home or office and getting in touch with your beautiful local landscape. Meet at the boat launch area of Raumati Beach (situated behind Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach). We […]
Mara TK Live at Māoriland
Fresh off the stage supporting L.A.B, Mara TK brings his pyschedelic rock infused soul beats to Māoriland. In 2021 Mara TK released his widely acclaimed solo album “Bad Meditation.” Inspired by Parliament, Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix and D’Angelo, as well as Māori composer and singer Hirini Melbourne. Ria Hall calls him a “multi-talented enigma”. […]
Te Horo Vinyl Fair
Calling all music and vinyl lovers! Dig through bins and bins of records carefully curated just for you. Set among the romance of rural Te Horo spend a lazy Saturday adding to that epic collection including new titles in Aotearoa’s only mobile record truck – Herb’s Mobile Record store! This event is presented with Brian […]
Te Kaahu Live at Māoriland
Lauded by Rolling Stone (May, 2022) for its seraphic vocals and its homage to her female ancestors, experience the haunting beauty of Te Kaahu live on stage with her 5 piece band at the Māoriland HUB. Theia (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Tīpā) debuts her new reo Māori project Te Kaahu which is receiving acclaim from music critics […]
Twilight Trains Raumati Beach
Take a Twilight Miniature Train ride through beautiful Marine Gardens. Led by Kāpiti Miniature Railway and Māoriland Charitable Trust see the gardens lit up with colours chugging along with a real miniature steam or electric train. Only $1.50 per ride and all profits are kindly donated to a local Kāpiti charity by Kāpiti Miniature Railways. […]
Tree Planting with the Ngā Uruora Kāpiti Project, Escarpment Track
Ngā Uruora are a group of kaitiaki working to bring Kāpiti islands dawn chorus to the coast. Join us for a morning of tree planting at the Paekakariki end of the escarpment track and learn about what this group is doing to bring care to our coast. Bring a drink bottle and a snack and […]
Tree Planting with Waitohu Stream & Dune Care Group Ōtaki
The Waitohu Stream & Dune Care Group are an avid group of kaitiaki caring for the Waitohu stream and dune area since 1999. Join us for a morning of planting at North Ōtaki Beach with the kids and learn about one of many beautiful areas being helped by local residents of Kāpiti. Find out more […]
A Cluster of Stories: Tales of Matariki
Story readings of Matariki stories for children, by candlelight in the bookshop. Children are invited to wear their pyjamas. All welcome! RSVP to the Facebook event HERE For more information, email otaki@booksandco.co.nz
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