Whanaungatanga shines in Matariki celebration at Ōrewa College

09:18 Tue, 1 Jul

Ōrewa College welcomed local kura for an afternoon of remembrance and cultural performance at the school on Thursday, June 19. The event displayed a shared...

Matariki moments shared by community

09:06 Tue, 1 Jul

In pre-dawn darkness, Hibiscus Coast residents gathered at Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club on Friday, June 20 for the Matariki Ahunga Nui blessing from Te...

Making the most of Matariki 2025

09:22 Mon, 9 Jun

Matariki, or the Maori New Year, is a time for reflection, remembrance and contemplating the future. It will once again be celebrated with community gatherings,...

Snells celebration to mark Matariki and hall reopening

09:12 Mon, 9 Jun

After being closed for more than a year, the reopening of the renovated Mahurangi East Library and Community Centre is being celebrated in style this...

Carvings connect to Matariki

10:42 Tue, 2 Jul

Master carver Joe Kemp, of Lake Rotoma, is exhibiting his work for the first time at Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa as part of the...

Matariki magic at Matakana

09:51 Mon, 24 Jun

Matakana Village is holding its second annual Matariki Market on June 28 – four hours of fun, kai, crafts, entertainment and community spirit celebrating the...