Waka Exhibition Brings Ancestral Traditions to Katikati Museum
A live waka carving exhibition at Western Bay Museum in Katikati runs 25–29 June, featuring master carver Hingangaroa Smith and daily demonstrations.
A live waka carving exhibition at Western Bay Museum in Katikati runs 25–29 June, featuring master carver Hingangaroa Smith and daily demonstrations.
Katikati held its third annual Matariki dawn service at Te Whareorahi Reserve, featuring a replica Waka Taua, hautapu ceremony and hāngī at sunrise.
Katikati marks Matariki with a marae 'Reading of the Stars' on June 19 and a community dawn service at Te Whareorahi Reserve on June 20.
Te Puke Matariki 2025 celebration on June 20 showcases tangata whenua leadership with traditional performances, local musicians, and Māori kai.