Come to Porirua for Waitangi Day!
Join us from 12–5pm on Tuesday 6 February at Te Rauparaha Park with free performances and entertainment for the whole whānau.
Main stage – From 12pm: Pōwhiri with Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Kura Māori o Porirua, and welcome by Mayor Anita Baker. MC: Russell Harrison
Acts:
• House of Shem: New Zealand’s
own roots reggae band
• Benjamin Makisi: Wellington born,
outstanding operatic tenor • Brooke x Starce: Emerging
R&B-hip hop duo
• TJ Taotua & The Ministry of Tone • Pati Taii: singer and songwriter
... and more!
*Stage schedule and performances are subject to change.
Pātaka – check out the creative demonstrations by local mana whenua artists and exciting exhibitions including photography of Te Awarua o Porirua - Our Harbour and the story of Ngāti Toa in Whiti Te Rā!
Activity zone – inside Te Rauparaha Arena
• Well-LUG (Wellington Lego® User Group) interactive activity and displays
• Inflatables fun
• REACT (Rangiwahia Environmental
Arts Centre) fun with puppets
• Face painting by Rainbow Circus • Plus lots more!
Kai & market stalls – Loads of food and market stalls are joining us, so support local by checking out what’s on offer.
Remember to bring cash as not all vendors have eftpos. There are ATMs nearby on Lyttelton Ave.
As part of our waste reduction kaupapa, remember your reusable cup, drink bottle and container. Zero waste recycle stations, free water refill stations and water fountains can be found throughout the event. Waka tours – from 12pm (tide dependent). What better way to see Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour than from onboard a waka! Departing from the jetty on Wi Neera Drive for a 10-minute tour of the harbour – be prepared to get wet! Free transport to and from the activity, will depart the Arena car park every 45 minutes, or wander down following the clearly signposted walkway around the harbour from Wi Neera Drive. Health and safety conditions apply. Transport – free parking is available in the surrounding streets, with accessible parking at Te Rauparaha Arena. Allow plenty of time for parking as some road closures will be in place around the event. Or you can catch the train and wander over. For more info: