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Matariki Rising Southside is a community-led event to celebrate Te Tau Hou Maaori.

Come celebrate Matariki with us at "Matariki Rising Southside"!🌟✨
Matariki Rising Southside is a community-led event to celebrate Te Tau Hou Maaori or the Maaori New Year in collaboration with Glenview Community Centre, Hamilton City Council, HAMCIA (Hamilton Cook Islands Association), Community Waikato and Melville Intermediate School. Experience the magic of indigenous Maaori crafts and artwork, where local artists showcase their talents through mahi toi, visual arts, and traditional handwoven treasures. Savour a mouthwatering hangi feast and experience breathtaking kapa haka and cultural performances by local talent.
4 pm - 5:30 pm : Kai, crafts, merch stalls and mahi toi
5:30 pm - 7 pm : Stage performances
Gather your friends and whaanau as we come together to celebrate the cycle of life and new beginnings. And a huge ngaa mihi to Matariki Ki Waikato for their contribution towards our event.

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 ✨

11/06/2025

🌟 Matariki Rising Southside | Kai Stalls Line-Up! 🍴

Come hungry cause we’ve got a mean mix of kai waiting for you this Friday, June 13th at Mangakootukutuku College! From Taniwha Burgers and Polynesian plates to Indian curry, pork rolls, steam hangi and more 🍔🍛🌭

✨ A lot of these stalls are run by our local whaanau, so bring some cash to tautoko our people!
💳 If you’re card-only, choices may be limited so don’t say we didn’t warn you 😅

5PM–8PM | 6 Collins Road
Let’s eat, support, and celebrate Matariki together 🌌

10/06/2025

🌟 Mahi Toi at Matariki Rising Southside! 🌟
Friday, June 13th 2025 | 5PM – 8PM
Mangakootukutuku College | 6 Collins Road

Unleash your creativity at our free mahi toi as we celebrate the spirit of the Maaori New Year! ✨

🌟 Raranga Whetuu with Tui 🌿
Come learn how to weave your very own whetuu (star) using traditional raranga techniques ✨
🌿 Raranga Bracelets with the Libraries Team – Learn the art of traditional weaving and create a taonga for yourself or someone special. The Libraries team will also have their moko kit on hand, so come have a go!

Workshops run until materials run out.
All ages welcome. Nau mai, haere mai e te haapori – let’s create, connect and celebrate together. 💫

09/06/2025

🎤 Matariki Rising Southside ! 🎤
Friday, June 13th | 5PM – 8PM
Mangakootukutuku College | 6 Collins Road

Get ready for a night full of culture, rhythm, and connection and we’re proud to announce our headliner: Son & Water🌊✨

Closing out the evening with smooth vocals and soulful vibes, Son & Water will bring the wairua as we celebrate the Maaori New Year together 🌟

Here’s the line-up leading into the finale:
🪘 Mangakootukutuku College Kapa Haka
🕺 Grafitti Dance Crew
🌿 Te Puutahitanga o Mangakootukutuku
🔥 HAMCIA – Hamilton Cook Islands Association
🎤 Mangakootukutuku Poly Group
🎶 Son & Water
🙏 Closing Karakia

Free entry and all welcome!
Let’s fill the whare with energy, aroha, and celebration.

02/06/2025

🎤✨ GUESS THE HEADLINER MATARIKI RISING SOUTHSIDE GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨🎤

Matariki Rising Southside 2025 is almost here, and we're bringing the heat 🔥 with another awesome giveaway!

We’ve got a pair of stunning ribbon leis 💐 up for grabs and all you need to do is guess our headliner for this year’s event! 👀🎶

Last year, we were blessed with the soulful sounds of Luke Whaanga...
Think you know who’s taking the stage this year? Drop your best guess below!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Make sure you’re following us
3️⃣ Comment below with your guess AND tag them! 🎤👇

🗓 Competition opens: today Monday, June 2nd 2025
⏰ Closes: Friday, June 6th at 5 PM
🏆 Winner announced: Monday, June 9th at 12 PM

Then get ready to join us at the main event:

🌌 Matariki Rising Southside 2025
📅 Friday, June 13th
📍 Gallagher Aquatic Centre at 20 Collins Road, Glenview

💦 3–5 PM – Splash Attack at Gallaghers ($5 entry)
→ Featuring inflatables & bombing platforms!

🌠 5–8 PM – Matariki Rising Southside
📍 Mangakootukutuku College at 6 Collins Road
→ FREE ENTRY with live performances, mahi toi, kai stalls, & local merch 💫

🎉 Bring the whaanau, bring some puutea to tautoko our local creatives, and come celebrate the beauty of Matariki with us in Mangakootukutuku!

Tell a friend to tell a friend it's going to be one for the books!
Nau mai, haere mai e te whaanau!

30/05/2025

🌟 MATARIKI GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🌟

A huge MRS congrats to our Family Pass Giveaway winners 🎉Daison Motuga and Oschar-Lee Tawa! 🎉✨ Matariki is a time to reflect, connect, and celebrate with our whaanau and we’re so stoked to gift you both this koha as part of our celebrations.

To everyone who entered ngaa mihi nui! We loved hearing your whakaaro on the features that stood out to you. Vita Kreative proudly included two components that are central to Mangakootukutuku in our flyer design:
🌿 The slopes of Maunga Pirongia
🌊 and the Mangakootukutuku Awa

These taonga remind us of the strength of our whenua and the spirit of our people - the tangata of this rohe. 💛

🔔 Stay tuned because we’ve got more competitions and giveaways on the horizon as we countdown to Matariki!

And don’t forget we’ve got TWO epic events happening on Friday, June 13th 2025 as part of Matariki Rising Southside:

💦 Splash Attack at Gallaghers | 3–5pm
📍 20 Collins Road
$5 entry gets you access to inflatables and bombing platforms!

🌌 Matariki Rising Southside | 5–8pm
📍 Right next door – FREE entry!
Come through for live performances, free mahi toi, and heaps of fun for the whole whaanau!

🍴 Bring some puutea to support our local food trucks and merch stalls!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whaanau, and tell a friend to tell a friend.

Nau mai, haere mai and let’s celebrate Matariki together in the heart of Hamilton South! ✨

21/05/2025

✨ WIN A FAMILY PASS TO THE HAMILTON POOLS! ✨

Kia ora e te whaanau,

We’re excited to celebrate Matariki Rising Southside this year with a special giveaway special thanks to our awesome mates from Gallagher Aquatic Centre , we’ve got TWO family passes up for grabs! 💦🙌

Our event flyer features two important components that reflect the heart and mauri of Matariki in Hamilton South and we want to see if you’ve picked up on them 👀

Here’s how to enter:

👍 Like this post

✅ Follow our page

💬 Comment below with one important component from the flyer.

👉 Bonus entry if you can tell us why it’s significant!

Entries close Wednesday, May 28th at 5pm, and we’ll announce the lucky winners on Friday, May 30th so keep it locked on MRS 💥

Big mihi to Vita Kreative for the stunning original artwork that brings our Matariki Rising Southside kaupapa to life ✨🎨

Tag your mates, get amongst it, and let’s celebrate this season of reflection, renewal, and unity 🧡🌌

In collaboration with Gallagher Aquatic Centre.

05/05/2025

🌟 MANGAKOOTUKUTUKU, ARE YOU READY?
Matariki is rising… and we’re coming in HOT we've teamed up with our mates at Gallagher Aquatic Centre to bring you TWO epic ways to celebrate Matariki 2025 - all happening Friday, June 13th 2025.

💦 SPLASH ATTACK | 3–5PM @ Gallagher Aquatic Centre
$5 entry gets you access to Bombing platforms 💣, inflatables 💦, big laughs, big splashes.
Perfect after-school energy burner. Bring the kids. Or just bring your inner child.

✨ Then make your way next door for...

🌌MATARIKI RISING SOUTHSIDE 2025 | 5–8PM @ Mangakootukutuku College
FREE ENTRY →
🔥 Live performances that’ll give you goosebumps
🎨 Mahi toi magic
🍔 Kai + merch stalls (come hungry)
💛 Community vibes that'll warm your heart even in the middle of winter.

This ain’t your average Friday. This is Southside mana in motion.
A celebration of who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we’re heading together.

🎁 Giveaways dropping soon – you’ll wanna be there when they hit.
📍 Tag the crew. Tell nan. Pull up with your whaanau.

🫶🏽 Brought to you in collaboration with Gallagher Aquatic Centre
🎨 Massive thanks to VitaKreative for the beautiful artwork in our flyer

02/05/2025

🌟 STALLHOLDER CALL OUT! 🌟

Matariki Rising Southside 2025 is here and we’re calling all kai vendors, local paakihi, and performers to come and bring the magic! 🎤🛍️🍔

Whether you're dishing out delicious kai, selling handmade merch, or ready to hit the stage with your talent we want YOU to be part of this beautiful celebration of culture, creativity, and community.

Nau mai, haere mai ki Matariki Rising Southside e te haapori! 💫

🗓️ Friday, June 13th 2025
🕔 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Mangakootukutuku College

Ready to join us? Here’s where to apply:

🎤 PERFORMERS – fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/VZn42cbywwuWpA1Y6

🛍️ MERCH / PAAKIHI STALLS – sign up here:
https://forms.gle/4hPBwcR67Pu2HkAQ9

🍔 KAI VENDORS – register your interest here:
https://forms.gle/nPJc5ZMZaYcmGHNH8

📣 Tag your crew, share the word, and let’s make this Matariki one to remember!

Address

Mount View Road, Melville
Hamilton
3206

Telephone

+64212298275

Website

https://www.facebook.com/MatarikiRisingSouthside

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