Celebrate Matariki: Kapa Haka & Public Talk
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Downtown Tauranga, in collaboration with the University of Waikato - Tauranga, invites you to celebrate Matariki with two special events on Tuesday, 7 July—marking the Māori New Year, a time for remembrance, celebration, and looking ahead.
Join us in Waihirere (Red Square) from 12:00–12:30pm for a vibrant kapa haka performance by Te Tohu Paetahi students from the University of Waikato. Following this, enjoy a free public lecture on Matariki and Hautapu, presented by Associate Professor Ngairo Eruera, from 12:30–1:30pm at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus, 101 Durham Street.
We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate Matariki with us as we honour this special time in the heart of the city.
End times are approximate.
Red Square & University of Waikato - Tauranga
Te Manarawaroa (University of Waikato - Tauranga)
Spring Street
101 Durham Street
Downtown Tauranga Tauranga 3110
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Public can stand and sit to watch the Kapa Haka performance. Seating will be available for the public talk at the University of Waikato - Tauranga campus
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