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Event Description

Te Rā o te Raukura 2027 is a whānau-oriented community cultural festival, that focusses on the positive promotion of whānau, cultural, social, educational, health and wellbeing initiatives.


Come along and enjoy kapa haka, entertainment, food stalls, whānau activities, free health checks and learn about the Mātauranga and Hauora services available in Te Awa Kairangi.

ENQUIRIES: Please email [email protected]

When

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 30 January 2027
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Where

Te Whiti Park
172 Whites Line East
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Te Whiti Park.

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