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Kākahu Whakarākei / Runway Show

Memorial Hall, Ōtaki
UPDATE: Kia ora koutou e te iwi!Matariki Tapuapua – the light drizzle is part of the time if Matariki meaning the pools of water that sit on the whenua.  Come to Matariki Ramaroa Main Street event in Ōtaki tonight. We here at Maoriland look forward to to seeing you here! 
  • Matariki Got Talent – 4:30pm-6:30pm at MEMORIAL HALL
  • Live music performances – 5pm – 9:30pm at the MĀORILAND HUB
  • Taonga Pūoro – 5:30pm-6:30pm in TOI MATARAU GALLERY
  • Fashion Show – 7pm-7:30pm at MEMORIAL HALL
  • Disco and inflatable games – 7:30pm-9pm at MEMORIAL HALL
Food trucks will be lined up along the footpath for your convenience.

Mā Māoriland e whakahaere he Whakaaturanga Kākahu i runga i te Whāriki Whero hei te 8 o Hūrae! He pāti tiriti kei te haere kia whakanui i a Matariki!

Nau mai haramai kia tū koe hei whetū o Matariki e marewa ana i te paerangi. Me hāngai ōu kākahu ki a Matariki kia tū atamira/whāriki whero koe.

Anei ngā momo kākahu me ngā momo whakauru: 

  • Kaumātua (60+)
  • Hangarewa
  • Taiao
  • Te Ao Tuarangi

Me whai tautoko ngā tamariki iti ake i te 12 te pakeke. Ka whai wāhi tuatahi mai ngā tāngata e noho ana kei Ōtaki nei mēnā ka kīkī haere ngā tūranga katoa. 

Walk our Red Carpet for Matariki Ramaroa! Māoriland is hosting a Runway Show on the 8th of July as part of the Matariki Street Party!

The stage will be outdoors on Main St, between the Memorial Hall and Māoriland.

All outfits must reflect the kaupapa of Matariki and be environmentally conscious. We encourage you to upcycle and be plastic free. $250 Prizes will be awarded for each of the following four categories;

  • Kaumātua (60+)
  • Upcycled
  • Natural materials
  • Outer Space

Children under 12 must have an adult supporting them. Ōtaki residents will be given priority if we have too many entries.Please be side of stage by 6.30pm to be briefed. Winners will be announced at 8pm at the outdoor stage on Main St.

All ages are welcome but you must register by filling out this form HERE