Come celebrate Waitangi Day. Thousands attended Waitangi Day celebrations in 2010 and many said it was the best ever. Around 20,000 people are expected for 2011.
Sunday 6 February 2011
Celebrating Nationhood, Community and Family and Spirit of Togetherness
Ngati Kahungunu chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana, has walked every year from Waipatu Marae Hastings to Clive since 2001 and said he was thrilled with the response.
"The great thing is there's a wonderful representation of all peoples and all walks of life," he said. "We have members of the business community, schools, local government and anyone else who deemed today a good one to celebrate."
9am Marketplace opens. Free parking
9.00am Karaoke and Marae Touch Tournament
9.45am Hikoi (walkers) arrives from Waipatu and Napier
10.00am Welcome Ceremony and Water Pageant
10.45am Youth Performers. Hip hop alive
11am Multicultural group performances
11.30am Te Aute College - 150 strong kapa haka
11.45am Kahungunu Taikura - Over 50s kapa haka
12pm to 2pm Under The Bridge Waka Ama Sprint Races
12pm Trivia Contest
12.30pm Black Katz Women's Song Cooperative - Pioneers
of kaupapa music back in the 80s
12.45pm Mereana Pitman - Treaty of Waitangi Presentation
1.00pm Hot local performing artists
1.30pm New funk and soul band
3pm NRG Rising reggae band
4pm Close
No alcohol, no glass, no animals, no gang regalia. 550m security fence surrounds the site. Entry monitored by Allied Security.
Funded by Ngati Kahungunu Iwi, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, Ministry of Heritage & Culture. Organised by the Maori Millenium Committee
Background
- Significantly the Waitangi Day event will take place 500m from the site where Ngati Kahungunu chiefs Te Hapuku, Waikato and Mahokai signed the Treaty of Waitangi with crown representatives Major Bunbury and Edward Williams in June 1840 on board HMS Herald.
- Historically this area was important as a river highway first by Ngati Kahungunu and then by the first British settlers. Three rivers in past years converged near Farndon Park – Tukituki, Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro. Missionary printer William Colenso built his home nearby at Waitangi and barges of wool and flax were ferried to ships at the river mouth returning to Britain and beyond.
- A diverse range of events will take place that have both wide and specific interest appeal with key elements being fun, discovery, participation and interaction.
The 11th Annual Hikoi - People of all ages are invited to walk from Waipatu Marae, Hastings to Clive. Depart 8.30am
- Clive River – A wonderful setting for the ceremonial welcome as parties of colourful travellers including descendants of Kahungunu treaty signees and first British settlers arrive by foot and waka. The public are welcome to join one of 12 river journeys on the splendid 17m Nga Tukemata o Kahungunu Waka. 10am to 11am then 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Marae teams compete in waka ama sprint races on the river 11.30am to 2.30pm
- Main Stage with a free concert and highlights on 6m x 4m outdoor screen. The entertainment includes Kahungunu kapa haka, Te Aute College, Chinese Lion dancers and South American Hip Hoppers. Bands include Black Katz, Too Much Cuzz, and NRG Rising reggae. 11am to 4pm
- Kiddies Zone – There’s free kiddies rides on a giant slide, obstacle course and bouncy castles. 11am to 3.30pm
- Marketplace. A shopping village of over 80 stalls selling a variety of food, Maori, Pacific and ethnic craftwork, merchandise and clothing. 10am to 4pm.
- Sports Field. Marae touch teams compete for $1,000 cash prizes.9.30am to 2pm
Waitangi Day Warm-Up Mamma Mia! The Movie Sing-Along Open Air Cinema. 7pm.
Bring along your blanket, relax and enjoy this movie the way it was meant to be seen with friends and family under the stars. Dress up in your favourite 70s style clothing.
There’s give aways and fun contests before the show, so start practising your “ABBA NOW.”
Free entry. 7pm Friday 5th February, Farndon Park, Highway 2 Between Hastings and Napier. Plenty of free parking.
Contact Te Rangi Huata, Promotions Manager, Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc Ph 06-876-2718 Extn 706, 027-511-8052 terangi@kahungunu.iwi.nz