Ko Puanga rāua ko Matariki - Waitī
9 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
Petone Foreshore
Event Description
A community event held each year that navigates the Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) and honours Te Tau Hou Māori beginning of the year.
Up to 1000 people from all across our community within Awakairangi district attended at different times. Normally a 2-3-day event called, Ko Pūanga rāua ko Matariki – Waitī (2026).
We start the event at 6am on Pito One beach opposite Cuba Street, close to the two oars. There will be karakia, fire, poi and to point out the moon in Tangaroa, pūrākau. Parakuihi at Petone Beach Kindergarten for kai (whakanoa, which is within walking distance), 27 King Street.
Programme begins with i te rā tamariki. All age ranges of our community - whanaungatanga connecting all parts of our hāpori (community). Attendees bring themselves.
Email address for event enquiries: [email protected]
Event location: Wainuiomata
When
9 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
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Where
Petone Foreshore
The Esplanade & Cuba Streets
Petone Lower Hutt
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There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Petone Foreshore.
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Te Ao Māori Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaumātua Rōpu | Today at 9:30AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 55+ | |
| Kēmu Kōrero | 24 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Adult Event | |
| Latin Music Time for Children and Caregivers | 25 April 2026 at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Kaumātua Rōpu | 29 April 2026 at 9:30AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 55+ | |
| Kēmu Kōrero | 1 May 2026 at 10:00AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Adult Event | |
| Latin Music Time for Children and Caregivers | 2 May 2026 at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre |
Physical Health Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 School Checks | Today at 9:15AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 4-5 | |
| Move with Jen | Today at 9:30AM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Yoga Gold Classes | Today at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Wainuiomata Aikido | Today at 6:00PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Dancefit | Today at 6:30PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Ready Steady Balance | Tomorrow at 1:00PM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub |
Kai / Food Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai to the Community | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Hutt City Night Market | Tomorrow at 4:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| Understanding Soil Health and Growing food at Home | 29 April 2026 at 4:30PM | Moerā Community Hall | ||
| Kai to the Community | 30 April 2026 at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Hutt City Night Market | 30 April 2026 at 4:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| 🍴 Food Seller Information Session 🍴 | 5 May 2026 at 1:30PM | War Memorial Library |
Age - Tamariki / Children (5-11) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Crafternoon | Today at 3:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Crafternoon for Tamariki | Today at 3:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Games On! | Today at 3:30PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 8-18 | |
| Bricks & Pieces | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5+ | |
| ANZAC Crafternoon | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Bricks & Pieces | Tomorrow at 3:30PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5+ |
Age - Seniors Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga Gold Classes | Today at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Kaumātua Rōpu | Today at 9:30AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 55+ | |
| Social English | Today at 11:00AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Reading Allowed | Today at 1:30PM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Scrabble On | Today at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Crafternoon for Adults | Today at 2:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Rangatahi / Youth (12-24) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games On! | Today at 3:30PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 8-18 | |
| Moerā Moves for Rangatahi | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Tabletop Games | Tomorrow at 3:30PM | War Memorial Library | Ages 12+ | |
| Mahi Toi | Tomorrow at 3:30PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Board Games Drop in | Tomorrow at 4:00PM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Rangatahi Lounge | 24 April 2026 at 3:00PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Preschool (0-5) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korikori Kids | Today at 9:00AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 1-5 | |
| B4 School Checks | Today at 9:15AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 4-5 | |
| Wednesday Storytime | Today at 10:00AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 2-5 | |
| Storytime | Today at 10:30AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 0-5 | |
| Baby Bounce & Rhyme | Today at 11:00AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 0-2 | |
| Baby Bounce & Rhyme | Today at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | Ages 0-2 |
Age - Families / All Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storytime | Today at 10:30AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 0-5 | |
| Family History Drop In | Today at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| ANZAC Crafternoon | Today at 3:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Wainuiomata Aikido | Today at 6:00PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| ANZAC Crafternoon | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Hutt City Night Market | Tomorrow at 4:00PM | Dowse Square |
Age - Adults Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move with Jen | Today at 9:30AM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Midweek Movie | Today at 10:00AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | Adult Event | |
| Justice of the Peace | Today at 11:30AM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Justice of the Peace | Today at 1:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Scrabble On | Today at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Digi Drop-in | Today at 2:00PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub |