Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae warmly invites the Hibiscus Coast community to join us for our annual Matariki Ahunga Nui ceremony.
Join us for a special event to celebrate the rising of the Matariki star cluster and the start of the Māori new year.
During the ceremony, we will honour our loved ones who have passed and share mātauranga Māori, including knowledge about the Matariki star cluster and its cultural significance.
This gathering will provide a dedicated moment for reflection and remembrance, where we will collectively name and pay tribute to those who have left us throughout the year.
We recommend that you wear warm clothes and bring rain gear and a seat if you wish to be comfortable.