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Event Description

Join us at Wainuiomata High School as we come together to celebrate Matariki.

Enjoy an evening of whānau connection, culture, kai, entertainment and community spirit as we honour the rising of the Matariki stars and celebrate this special time of year together.

Matariki is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and look ahead with hope for the future. Gather your whānau and join us as we celebrate as one community.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

When

4:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday 10 July 2026
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Where

Wainuiomata High School
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Wainuiomata Lower Hutt
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Wainuiomata High School.

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