Put your headphones on and mihi to Matariki by walking your local maunga, ngahere or streets, whilst listening to this original audio-play. MAURI TAU is a unique storytelling experience that weaves together the magic of theatre, your whakapapa to the stars and nature. This guided experience immerses you – the listener, in a playful and […]
Manu Aute Tahi & Manu Aute Rua by Michel Tuffery Just An Eight Pointed Star by Yvonne de Mille Inspired by the traditional making and flying of Manu Aute and Manu Tukutuku kites during Matariki, this work references the excitement of the first sightings of the Matariki stars at dawn signaling the beginning of the […]
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. […]
We sorry to let you know, due to some of the crew coming down with Covid, that we are postponing TE KAAHU live at the Māoriland Hub this Friday night, 8 July. This amazing artist has agreed to come back with her band at a date likely to be September. For those who have bought […]
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 […]
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”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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