# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Community Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨ In honour of Matariki ✨ 

Join us for an afternoon of whanaungatanga, culture, wellbeing, sports and kai. This is a FREE community event, and everyone is welcome!

What's happening?
? Special Blessing with Dr. Mike Paki
? Family Harm Team Basketball Game – Enjoy some friendly competition and community spirit.

? Hauora Health Bus – Free health check-ups, health advice, information, giveaways, and prizes.

? Official Unveiling of the Permanent Kī-o-Rahi Arena at Williams Domain – Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our community.

?️ FREE Community Hāngī (Kaihākari) – Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious hāngī together as we celebrate Matariki.

Bring your whānau, friends, and neighbours and join us for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community.

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to celebrating Matariki with you! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/matariki-community-celebration/200030358164106
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 70

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wanganui
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
- **lat**: -39.91243
- **long**: 175.06324
- **full address**: 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand, 65 Hakeke St, Whanganui East, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki Community Celebration
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1e5266558216d4c784b5362df2b946ee0c6cf4d9278067a682899af854ef3c9f-rimg-w828-h1472-dc4363d8-gmir?v=1783279566

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Community Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Community Celebration takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand, 65 Hakeke St, Whanganui East, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Community Celebration?
  - **A:** Matariki Community Celebration is organized by Hakeke Community Centre and Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Community Celebration is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wanganui, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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