# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 am
- **Event Description**: Matariki herenga waka – for all of us. 

Kia ora Paetūmōkai whānau, Wairarapa Moana communities. and manuhiri, it's time for us to start planning our Matariki celebrations again.  

Soon we will put the call out; for those of you who are storytellers, pumpkin choppers, kawakawa gatherers, kaumatua and kuia chauffeurs, chair putter-outers, table decorators, steam pudding makers, sweepers, child wranglers, photographers, leftover hangi dispersers,  fairy light arrangers; our small town makes wonderful things happen when we gather together. If you have helped before, thank you, and if you can help again- thank you- but if you need to rest, we understand.  If you haven't helped before- nau mai, haere mai, welcome- and in advance, thank you!

This year’s theme of "Matariki herenga waka" is all about inclusion, and encouraging ALL people to celebrate Matariki together. The theme has strong connections to multi-culturalism and the sharing of cultural practices; we can ALL connect to the core values of Matariki and embrace the celebration of the holiday.  

The Māori New Year is a time of reflection, celebration, and preparation. It is a time to remember loved ones, come together with whānau to give thanks to what we have and look forward to the promise of a new year. 

In the meantime; here's a new Matariki waiata to get your heart singing.  Don't worry, there'll still be the Matariki Macarena!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kahutara/matariki-festival-paetūmōkai/200030007647419
- **Event Categories**: festivals, photography, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 183

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kahutara
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 5710
- **lat**: -41.08260470395
- **long**: 175.29495902954
- **full address**: 5710, Kahutara, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ca08830688a0cf781492508a7e065959d3b9bad46b46c5e3b67f8616b3a206c9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2b2b48-gmir?v=1783411685

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 am to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 am at 5710, Kahutara, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai?
  - **A:** Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai is organized by Featherston Matariki Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Festival Paetūmōkai is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kahutara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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