Matariki | 18 July 2026 This is the current program: Note:
Matariki will rise between 5.30am and 6.30 am
High Tide is at 10.30am on 18th July.
After the start, times are fluid and could go 15mins each way.
4.45am
Opening Whare Ora, Green Room to finish setup of kai and hot drinks
People can drop off kai until 5.00am
Set up fire
5.30am
Karanga ki Matariki / Manuhiri
Whakatau / Waiata
Explanation of the Matariki Whakanui
Karakia
Story telling (Pita Turei)
7.00am
Kai in Whare Ora / Green Room
Direct Kaumatua to Whare Ora first
Once full (or younger ones) direct to the Green Rooms. Waiata Roopu not working kai/drinks,
please gather in Whare Ora to sing waiata together! Belt out the lead and have fun!
8.00 am
Putara will sound for rowers to gather
at buses for ride to waka at Whitford Wharf. Those remaining, please assist with:
cleaning / packing down in Te Whare Ora and the Green Rooms
9.00am
Kemu / Practice of Toia Mai for waka (for those at marae)
BBQ
Stalls at Front can open
9.30am
Putara Sounds
Walk to Beach to set up for welcoming waka
Set up for Toia Mai / Welcome Waka
10.00am
Waka arrive
Welcome and return to marae
10.30 - 11.00am
Arrive at Marae
Karakia on Marae Atea / kai for the Kaihoe
Stalls Open / BBQ until 1.00pm
Kapa Haka 3.30 - 4.00pm
Final Clean-up begins. 6.00pm
Everyone out so John can go watch the game! 😉 Attire:
Ō Wairoa Marae Shirts / Sweaters
Tidy long pants or skirts (preferably black)
Dress warm due to the cold early morning.
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