# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Light up Hikurangi - Matariki Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Gather together and celebrate Matariki in the the little town of Hikurangi!!


We will be lighting up our Village and hosting an epic Matariki event!
With lots of kaihaukai (feasting), indoor & outdoor markets, live
performances, art displays, free rides for kids & story time shared by our kaumatua. 
Our local shops will join in the celebration by staying open late and the whole Village will welcome the new year with a community waiata at 5pm. 

At Matariki the village of Hikurangi lights up and welcomes you one and all to share this special time with us.

Matariki is a time for aroha (love), whakamaumaharatanga
(remembrance), kotahitanga (unity), manaakitanga (caring), tohatoha (sharing), mana taiao (environmental awareness), kaihaukai (feasting), wananga (discussion), noho tahi (coming together), ngakau atawhai (kindness), whakanui (celebrations), taukiritanga (identity).

The Friendship House will provide mobility parking support, drop off zones and seating for kaumatua. If you have special requests or needs please contact us at 09 433 8452 or friendship@hikurangi.co.nz

Market Stalls, Food Vendors & Performers please contact Rachel
Burnard 027-335-5016
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/light-up-hikurangi-matariki-celebration/200028009392327
- **Event Categories**: kids, performances, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1008

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028009392327?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=whangarei-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Whangarei
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Hikurangi & District War Memorial Hall
- **lat**: -35.595963536135
- **long**: 174.2876580068
- **full address**: Hikurangi & District War Memorial Hall, 4 Swan Ave, Hikurangi 0114, New Zealand,Hikurangi, New Zealand, Whangarei

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Light up Hikurangi - Matariki Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Light up Hikurangi - Matariki Celebration takes place on Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Hikurangi & District War Memorial Hall, 4 Swan Ave, Hikurangi 0114, New Zealand,Hikurangi, New Zealand, Whangarei.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Light up Hikurangi - Matariki Celebration is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whangarei, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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