Four-day festival focused on wellness, workshops and music

Resolution NYE is billed as ‘the ultimate wellness party’ and attracts thousands of people of all ages to Ariki Estate, which overlooks Kaipara Harbour, off SH16.

Anyone feeling like a mental and physical reset after end-of-year seasonal excesses should head west to Glorit after Christmas for a four-day music and lifestyle festival to welcome in the New Year.
Resolution NYE runs from Friday, December 29 to Tuesday, January 2 and bills itself as the ultimate wellness party and celebration of fun, art and inclusivity.

The event is family friendly and alcohol-free, with wellness workshops, artisan market stalls, a healing sanctuary, art exhibitions, a kids and teens zone, fitness classes, sacred ceremonies and a wide range of plant-based food and drink. There are also several music stages and a diverse selection of DJs, live musicians, drummers and entertainers who will be performing well into the night.

This year’s extensive line-up includes Bridey Rose, Warren Duncan, Anirvan Derva, Facettes, King Kapisi, The Ora Vida Life Collective, Karina Kalilah, Blasé, Lance Roberts, Hello Dawn, Shovaav, Hanwho, Coda Muso, Temple Step Project, Mantra Band, Nur Peach, Taylor Sol, Matiu te Huki, The Feel Good Service, Sarah Marlow Spence, LoveRay, David Zenco, Mufasa & Bass Chakra, Atmarama, Dylan Wade, Mudwood, Ruach, Kimi Kara, Matua Mixer, Matthew Frear & Chloe Palmer, Jack Burns, Franko Heke, Leah Luna, Sunny Ray, Afirky & Kra Koto Kra, Morpho, Sid and Benediction Moon.

Workshop topics include breathwork, yoga, astrology, conscious elevation, native wildlife, mahi raranga (flax weaving), cacao, crystals, drumming, dance, fasting, meditation, mental wellness, menopause, plant medicine, self-defence, hypnosis, foraging and relationship intimacy.

Festivalgoers can attend the full four days and bring their own tent, camper or buy a glamping package, or individual day passes are also available. Ticket prices include entry to all workshops, music and DJ sets and start at $100 for an early bird single day pass, or $239 for early bird full festival admittance, including a camp site. The full festival price for teenagers, students and seniors is $150, or $20 for five to 12-year-olds. Under-fives are free.

Family passes for two adults and two teens start at $699 and vehicle passes are $30 to $50.
Resolution NYE will take place at Ariki Estate & Tumanako Hope, overlooking the Kaipara Harbour at 4127 Kaipara Coast Highway.

Info and tickets: https://www.nzspirit.com/resolutionfestival-home