Join us for the Matariki Matakana Village Farmers' Market! Here's what you can look forward to.

🌟 Kapa Haka Performances: Experience the power and beauty of traditional Māori song and dance by our local primary schools. Starting at 10am with Matakana School, followed by Snells Beach School.

🔥 Fire Cooking Demonstration: Watch as renowned chef Mark Lever showcases the art of cooking kai over an open fire. Be inspired as he shares his culinary expertise and mouth-watering creations with onlookers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn some fire cooking secrets!

🎨 Face Painting: Let your imagination soar with our delightful face painting station.

🌿 Traditional Māori Flax Weaving (Raranga): Watch live or join in and learn along the way as skilled weavers create food baskets (kono) from flax, discovering the beauty and intricacy of Māori weaving traditions.

🎶 Musician Lana Fia: Enjoy the enchanting melodies of musician Lana Fia as she fills the air with soulful tunes. Let her music transport you to a place of joy and connection, adding a harmonious soundtrack to your Matariki experience.

🎬 Te Reo Coco at the Cinema: Celebrate the spirit of Matariki with a special screening of Te Reo Māori version of Disney's beloved film, Coco. Immerse yourself in the magic of this Oscar-winning animation, reimagined in Te Reo Māori. For session times, see https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/

Save the date and join us for a day of delicious food, music and community spirit at the Matariki Matakana Village Farmers' Market. Register your interest on the Facebook event.