14/07/2025
And that’s a wrap e te whaanau 🌟
Matariki Rising Southside 2025 is done and dusted and what a night it was. Another year another celebration that reminded us just how powerful it is when community shows up shows love and shows out.
Every year we get bigger and better but the real heartbeat of this kaupapa is YOU our people. And we couldn’t have done it without the incredible hands hearts and talents that brought this event to life. 💛
💥 To our amazing stallholders
Mr Sunshine Waikura & Hakopa Little Tasty Food Truck TLAM The Little Kitchen The Little Canteen Karthik Prabhu Sekar and Tez n Tyz thank you for bringing the flavour and the aroha. A lot of local whaanau and pakihi came through to be supported by community and we’re so glad you were part of it.
🎨 To our mahi toi crew
Our Libraries Team and Tui from Manaaki Mangakootukutuku always coming through with the goods. Your creativity patience and presence gave tamariki and pakeke a space to connect and reflect.
🎤 To our stage performers
Te Kapa Haka Whaikaha o Mangakootukutuku Flawless Street Dance Te Puutahitanga o Mangakootukutuku HAMCIA Mangakootukutuku Poly Group and Son & Water you shook the stage moved the crowd and left your hearts on it. Thank you for your passion and mana.
🎙️ To our MC
Harley Pitihira the reo the fluidity the presence. You're o for awesome and then some. Praying for a blessed journey to Denver e hoa and we'll see you when you get back Mr Superstar.
🤝 To our LDS Missionaries
Always ready to serve whether it's set up pack down or awhi on the day we see you and appreciate you. Thank you for your time energy and unwavering support.
👑 To our Kaumatua Matua Maatai Ariki
Thank you for grounding us with your presence wisdom and guidance.
🎪 To our staff and volunteers from Te Whare Kokonga & Glenview Community Centre
The behind the scenes heroes. The tireless hustlers. The quiet grafters. This kaupapa thrives because of your commitment. Ngaa mihi nui we see you and we appreciate you.
🙏🏽 To our funders
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust and Matariki ki Waikato we are truly humbled and honoured. Out of over 50 applications being one of the chosen events is not something we take lightly. Your belief in us helps us bring these visions to life. Your support means access, joy, culture and kotahitanga for our hapori.
From the bottom of our hearts
ngaa mihi maioha, fa’afetai tele lava, soifua ma ia manuia
Bring on Matariki Rising Southside 2026 ✨
