Matariki Public Holiday - Friday 28 June 2024
Our Customer Service Centre, admin office, library and other services are closed for the Matariki Public Holiday 28 June 2024. View more info
Planned water shutdown: William Street, Te Kūiti – Wednesday 26 June 2024

Waitomo District Council will shutdown the water supply to the northern part of William Street and a few houses on Anzac Street and Julian Street in Te Kūiti. The shutdown will be from 8.30am to 4pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024 to enable Council contractor McIndoe Group to replace an old water pipe.

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Matariki 2024

Friday 07 June 12:00 PM to Saturday 22 June 2024 12:00 PM

Join us for Matariki 2024, we have some exciting events on offer during June.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

BLESSING & RAISING OF THE MATARIKI FLAG

Date: Friday 21 June
Time: 9am
Place: Flagpole beside shearing statue, Te Kūiti


MATARIKI WĀNANGA EVENING
TE PŌ TUTANGANUI-O-PĪPIRI : Winter Solstice Night

Date: Friday 21 June
Cost: FREE, but very limited numbers.
Bookings Essential, Contact: Aroha Wehi-King on Ph: 020 411 9102

  • Delving into Maniapoto Maramataka
  • Enhancing and Expanding knowledge and understanding of Matariki.

 


TE RAU KAI ATUA (Dawn Ceremony)

Date: Saturday 22 June
Time: 6am - 8am
Place: Te Ora-o-Ngatai (Centennial Park)

  • Karakia, Karanga, Waiata
  • Acknowledgements
  • Reflections of the year
  • Dreams and Aspiration for the year to come

COMMUNITY MATARIKI BBQ BREAKFAST

Date: Saturday 22 June
Time:
7.30am onwards
Place: Te Ora-o-Ngatai (Centennial Park)
Cost: FREE