Te Puangarua – Matariki Dawn Ceremony | Puanga Matariki Festival

Join us for this free community dawn gathering under the stars.

The service will include waiata, karakia, and a ceremony of remembrance to honour those who have passed and reflect on the year ahead.

As the sun rises, you’re warmly invited to stay for a shared community breakfast.

Enjoy good food, connect with others, and share stories as we come together to celebrate this special season.

Ae marika yes!
Tena ra koutou katoa
Greetings everyone
He panui tenei!!!
Just to let you all know
It’s getting closer to that time of the year for us at Onerahirahi, to welcome in the new year Te Puangarua Matariki
9th day of July 2026
Outside St Stephen’s Church Onerahirahi
Gather at 5 45am
Kaupapa starts at 6am
Followed by a catered breakfast
Compliments of Multicultural Whangārei
So everyone is welcome
Nau mai
Haere mai
Haere mai
Sharing is caring
Mauriora ra

Accessibility information: mobility parking, wheelchair access, accessible toilets.

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Location

St. Stephen’s Church, 88 Church Street, Onerahi, 0110, View Map