Community event for Matariki

Published prior to 2016

Te Puāwaitanga o Ngā Kākano, a group of young people focused on developing Maori youth in Kāpiti, will be running a community event this Saturday 18 July to celebrate Matariki.

The event, held at Ngā Purapura in Ōtaki from 1-5pm, will include live performances, activities and stalls.

“This is a great opportunity for people to get together and have some fun to celebrate Matariki,” Ngā Kākano member Te Rehia Lake Perez says.

“We have a talented line up of local bands and some really fun activities to participate in. Plus, there will be lots of great food available.”

Ngā Kākano (The Seeds) is funded and supported by Council. Members of the group meet regularly, talk to peers and develop themselves to help future generations.

Bands:

Chad Chambers
DJ Spell
Hikawera
Tipene
Paepae soundsystem

Activities:

Weaving
Poi making
Lantern making
Seed-raising activity
Family craft
Jam room
Maori games

Stalls:

Food (+ local food fundraisers)
Coffee
Massage therapy
Jewellery
Free face painting

Ngā Purapura is located on Main Road, just past Ōtaki township, opposite Te Wānanga o Raukawa.