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There is some awesome Waitangi Day events in Te Tauihu this year for everyone to join in. Check out what’s happening in the rohe.

Kaiteretere

Whānau fun day at Kaiteretere

Saturday 6 February 8:30am - 3:00pm 

Please meet at the carpark at the boat ramp end of Kaiteretere Beach at 8.30am to walk up to Kaka Pā Point by 9am for karakia and mihimihi, followed by a kōrero on the history of this significant wāhi tapū site.

Vans will be available for our Kaumatua and less able whānau.

Waka ama, weaving and other activities will be down on the main beach from 10am.

BBQ kai at 1pm – please RSVP for catering to renee26rat@hotmail.com

Please bring your togs, towel, beach chair, sunblock and drink bottle. Water and sanitiser will be provided.

If it is wet, it will be postponed to Sunday 7 February 2021.

Blenheim

Te Pātaka o Wairau Māori Night Market

Te Pātaka o Wairau Māori Night Market kicks off Waitangi Weekend this Friday 5 February 2021 from 4-8pm at Seymour Square.

Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TePatakaoWairau/

There’s a great line up of entertainment for all the whanau to enjoy:

4pm: Ngā Taiohi o Wairau (MGC)

4.30pm: Local Legend Presentation

4.45pm: Tee + Cass

5.15pm: Emile

5.45pm: Soraya Walker

6pm: Tom + Grumpy Monkey

6.30pm: Carolynn Tipene & The Lix

7pm: Thomas Poki

7.30pm: Dj Bex

8pm: Closing Karakia

Nelson

Movie about the Treat signing

This docudrama follows an imaginary news reporter who travels back in time to cover the days leading up to the Treaty of Waitangi’s signing on 6 February 1840.

http://www.nelson.govt.nz/recreation/festivals-and-events/events-in-nelson/

Whakatū Marae Waitangi Celebrations

Whakatū Marae is holding a small event Waitangi Festival. There is still an opportunity to join the celebrations.
 
Where:  Whakatū Marae on the grass area in front of Tumatakokiri, Rangikapua and Kohanga Buildings. Time: - 3.00pm – 7.30pm onwards
 
Bring umbrella and folding chair, sun-lotion and sun-glasses and a big appetite

Food: -Mussel fritters, fry bread, hangi, and more
Crafts: - Kete, Pakohe, Maori jewellery etc
 
Please contact me if you like to come and join us on the day- we still have sites available. 
If you would like to know more please contact Carol.Hippolite@whakatumarae.co.nz