Matariki Hautapu o Te Moutere o Matakana

Hauora, kura, rangatahi, Nga Ia Taiheke and Te Paringa Tai have come together to welcome Te Matahi o te tau with a Hautapu and community breakfast.

We gather at Te Uretureture at 5:30am for the Hautapu ceremony, where we will send our wishes up to Hiwaiterangi and release the things that hold us back. Write your wishes on one side of the paper and what you want to let go of on the other — both will be placed into the fire together. Pens and paper will be provided, or you can prepare yours at home. Seating is available at the Hautapu for kaumātua, who will be driven from the carpark right up to the fire. Please dress warm. Following the Hautapu, join us for a parakuihi ā-hāpori at Oruarahi.

This event is proudly supported by Tauranga City Council, TECT, BayTrust, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and Acorn Foundation.

When: Thursday, 9 July – 5:30am

Where: Te Uretureure Pā then onto Te Kutaroa Marae

Price: Free

Info: Te Awanui Hauora