Richmond Community Garden, Avebury House, and Avon-Ōtākaro Network host an accessible, welcoming, winter event highlighting the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
We will mark Matariki and aspects of Maori Tradition with food, music, activities and a week-long trail lighting display.
This year, more local groups than ever deliver an amazing family-friendly afternoon of cultural activities, followed by a hāngī cooked by the awesome team from Tuahiwi Marae.
👪 Family-Friendly Activities: A range of local community organizations will host activities for the whole family to enjoy.
✨ Matariki Star Installations: Local community groups and artists have created each of our 9 Matariki star installations, reflecting the story behind each star. The light display will be on all week leading up to the main event on Saturday and taken down on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Avon-Ōtākaro Network, Avebury House, We are Richmond, New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat, Riverlution, Hohepa Canterbury, Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi, Jn Creative, Leah Fraser Henderson, Riverlution
🍞 Food: Kai will be available all afternoon, followed by the uplifting of the hāngī at around 4 PM.
🗓️ Save the Date: Join us for the main event on Saturday, June 21st, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It promises to be an afternoon and evening filled with joy, activities for the whole family, and memorable experiences to treasure.
🎶 Loads of fun Activities and Workshops:
including;
Seed bombs with Bee Awesome
Scavenger hunt by Avon Ōtākaro Network (with prizes!)
Special planting hosted by Christchurch City Council Red Zone Rangers
Garlic planting and Fedge grooming with the Richmond Community Garden Team
🥤 Sustainable Practices: We will continue our efforts to reduce waste with our cup and plate library and encourage people to bring their own reusable plates.
We’re thrilled to partner with Trade Aid, who have kindly supplied us with hot chocolate, and Delta Community Trust, who have donated the oat milk. This will be available for koha, along with our signature alcohol-free mulled wine, delicious fried bread, boil-up, and veggie soup - bring your gold coins!
🚲 Bike Parking: Convenient bike parking areas are available near Avebury House and Riverlution Eco Hub. Check out the photos to see the exact locations.
🔦 Bring a Torch or Headlight: As the event continues into the evening, bringing a torch or headlight will help you navigate and enjoy the festivities safely.
🛒 Support the Delta Food Bank: We are collecting for the Delta Food Bank, so please bring any spare canned or dry goods to donate.
You may also like the following events from Richmond Community Garden:
- Next Friday, 13th June, 10:30 pm, 🌿 Wild Coffee Workshop: Forage, Cook & Taste in Christchurch
- Next Saturday, 14th June, 10:30 am, Fungi Foraging 101 – For Beginners Only in Christchurch
- This month, 17th June, 05:30 pm, Repair Riverlution in Christchurch
Also check out other
Food & Drink events in Christchurch,
Workshops in Christchurch,
Arts events in Christchurch.
