Matariki Festival Awataha Marae Celebration

As part of the Matariki Festival, there will be a celebration at Awataha Marae, 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.

This is a free event, starting at 4.30am on Saturday 3rd of July, and 10.00am on Sunday 4th of July.

This celebration is held to mark Matariki as well the Marae’s 20th Anniversary.

Celebrations will include the erection of a flagpole, gifted by North Shore City Council, the maiden voyage of a Waka, (Te Manu Toroa), a Hikoi and meals together.

For more information call 354 2132 or 021 868 020, or visit http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz

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2 Responses for “Matariki Festival Awataha Marae Celebration”

  1. Awataha says:

    hi guys,
    just afew mistakes here…
    it starts on Saturday 24th July 10:00am – 6pm and Sunday 25th July 5pm – 9pm.
    there will be music(several Aucland up and coming artists will be playing there stuff), Art and food!
    and of course the erection of our new flagpole.
    for anymore info please goto
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141403739205623&ref=ts

  2. Awataha says:

    oh also forgot to say we are screening the award winnning NZ movie “BOY” on Sunday 25th July.

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