Ways to Honour Waitangi 2020

04 February 2020

Ways to Honour Waitangi 2020

Waitangi day honours the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the British Crown and 500 Māori chiefs.

“Waitangi Day is a day for all New Zealanders to remember the partnership of which we are all a part. It is also the time for us to join together in celebrating our vibrant cultural heritage and looking towards the future. Mā te whiritahi, ka whakatutuki ai ngā pūmanawa ā tangata - Together weaving the realisation of potential”

Joel Soma, Kaiwhakahaere Ranga/Team Manager at Geneva Healthcare

Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pukenga, Waitaha

Waitangi Day is honoured and celebrated across the country with numerous cultural events and activities - have a look below to find a Waitangi Day celebration near you.

Image from Tony on Flickr

Northland

New Zealand Defence Force Evening Performance

Where: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi

When: Wed 5th Feb 6:00pm – 6:50pm

Admission: FREE

 

Waitangi Day Celebrations

Where: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi

When: Thu 6th Feb 5:00am - 7:30pm

  • Dawn Service
  • Markets
  • Music
  • Kai stalls
  • Whānau fun

Admission: FREE

Auckland

Waitangi Ki Manukau

Where: Hayman Park, Manukau City, Auckland

When: Thu 6 Feb 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • A Pōwhiri
  • Hāngi demonstrations
  • Māori and Pacific kai
  • Music
  • Free introductory Te Reo lessons
  • Family Entertainment

Admission: FREE

Waitangi Day ki Ōkahu

Where: Ōkahu Bay Reserve, Orakei, Auckland

When: Thu 6 Feb 10:00am – 3:00pm

  • Family Entertainment
  • Interactive games
  • Music
  • Kai stalls
  • Free health check-up

Admission: FREE

Hamilton

Waitangi Day

Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato

When: Thu 6 Feb 10:00am – 4:00pm

  • Family Entertainment
  • Performances
  • Tours
  • Storytelling

Admission: FREE

Tauranga

Waitangi Day BBQ

Where: Memorial Pool, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

When: Thu 6 Feb 9:00am – 2:00pm

  • Swimming
  • BBQ

Admission:

  • Adult: $4.80
  • Child (5-15 years): $2.50
  • Toddler (2-4 years): $1.30
  • Under 2 Years - free: $0.00

Hastings

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2020

Where: Sports Park Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

When: Thu 6 Feb 9:00am – 4:00pm

  • Family Entertainment
  • Music
  • Markets
  • Rides for Tamariki
  • Entertainment
  • Sporting activities

Admission: FREE

Gisbourne

Waipureku Waitangi Day Commemoration

Where: Waitangi Regional Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

When: Thu 6 Feb 7:45am – 10:30am

  • Powhiri
  • Family Entertainment

Admission: FREE

Taranaki

Waitangi Day 2020

Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki

When: Thu 6 Feb 11:00am – 2:00pm

  • Family Entertainment
  • A Tamariki zone
  • Crafts
  • Kai stalls

Admission: FREE

Manawatu

Rongotea Lions Waitangi Day Monster Gala

Where: Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Rongotea, Feilding and District

When: Thu 6 Feb 8:30am – 3:30pm

  • Family Entertainment
  • Gala
  • Kai stalls
  • Train rides
  • Live music
  • Quick fire raffles

Admission: FREE

Wellington

Waitangi Whānau Film Night

Where: Waitangi Park, Wellington

When: Wed 5 Feb 6:00pm – 9:30pm

  • “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” will be shown
  • Remember to pack a picnic

Admission: FREE

Te Rā o Waitangi

Where: Waitangi Park, Wellington

When: Thu 6 Feb 10:00am – 6:30pm

  • Live music
  • Whānau fun
  • Purchase hāngi

Admission: FREE

Waitangi Day

Where: Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua - Mana, Wellington Region

When: Thu 6 Feb 11:00am – 4:00pm

  • Live music
  • Entertainment
  • Creation Stations by Capital E
  • Waka trips

Admission: FREE

Waitangi Day

Visit Waitangi Day

Kapiti coast

Waitangi Day Market

Where: Lindale, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

When: Thu 6 Feb 10:00am – 2:00pm

  • Raising money for Australian Fire Fighters
  • Markets and Fairs

Admission: Gold Coin

Christchurch

Waitangi Day

Where: Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch District

When: Thu 6 Feb 9:30am – 5:00pm

  • Pōwhiri
  • Hāngī lunch
  • Craft workshops
  • Taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments)
  • Working blacksmith
  • Tamariki races
  • Swimming

Admission:

  • Adult $10.00
  • Child $2.00

Dunedin

Tiriti o Waitangi – Waitangi Day Celebrations

Where: Ōtākou Marae, Dunedin, Otago

When: Thu 6 Feb 10:00am – 3:00pm

  • Pōwhiri
  • Live music
  • Entertainment
  • Kai stalls

Admission: FREE

To find out more about Waitangi day and its history, please click here.

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