February 02, 2018
Te Rā o Waitangi – fun for the whole whānau
Media release
Friday 2 February 2018
Te Rā o Waitangi – fun for the whole whānau
The Capital will be celebrating Te Rā o Waitangi in style this coming Tuesday with an exciting line-up of entertainment and activities at Waitangi Park, and along the waterfront.
The events reflect traditional Māori and contemporary New Zealand culture, with amazing acts including Te Reo metal band Alien Weaponry (the only one of its kind in the world), local legends Salmonella Dub Soundsystem, and the always popular Kirsten Te Rito.
Mayor Justin Lester says the whole day is a great way for the city to come together and reflect on what the Treaty means to New Zealand today.
“Every year, Te Rā o Waitangi brings Wellingtonians together, with thousands celebrating the day with amazing local talent, food trucks and festivities for the whole whānau to enjoy.”
Taonga (treasure) from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa will be viewable as augmented reality through an app that can be downloaded on the day. Search for the decals around Waitangi Park, look through the camera on your phone, and the taonga will magically appear.
There will also be kai and kapa haka, including a hāngī at Te Wharewaka o Pōneke.
To recognise Whairepo Lagoon there’ll be family friendly activities in the area, celebrating the whairepo, or eagle rays, which are regular visitors at this time of the year.
Te Rā o Waitangi programme
Tuesday 6 February 2018
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Wellington waterfront
9am: Hāngī lowered into pit, Wharewaka terraces
9.30am: Formal opening by the Mayor, welcome by the Chairs of Wellington Tenths Trust, Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke Charitable Trust and the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust, in front of the waka house
9.45am: Traditional Waka Salute, Whairepo Lagoon
10am: Te Roopu Raranga o Manaia weaving demonstration, inside the waka house all day
11am: Kapa Haka – learn Wellington's haka Kupe Hautoa and public practice, Atea near the statue of Kupe
11.30am: Kura Ahurea artwork exhibition, Makaaro Room
12 noon: Hāngī is lifted, Wharewaka terraces
From 12 noon: kids decorating whairepo stencils designed by artist Reweti Arapere
2pm: Music entertainment, outside Karaka cafe
Waitangi Park, Wellington waterfront
12 noon: Opening blessing by Ātiawa Taranaki Whānui Official speech by Ātiawa Taranaki Whānui Chair, Wayne Mulligan
Official speech by his Worship, Mayor of Wellington Justin Lester
12.20pm: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna
12:45pm: Te Kura Māori o Porirua
1.20pm: Whirimako Black
2pm: Rei
2:40pm: Kirsten Te Rito
3:25pm: Rob Ruha & The Witch Dr
4:20pm: Tomorrow People
5:35pm: Alien Weaponry
6:35pm: Salmonella Dub Soundsystem
7:30pm: Kua mutu te kaupapa (event finishes)
This event is part of our #SummerCity Festival
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