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Matariki in the Zone 2026Richmond Community Garden, Riverlution, We Are Richmond, Avebury House and the Avon-Ōtākaro Network welcome you to this winter-warming event highlighting Matariki in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
We’ll mark Matariki and aspects of Maori Tradition with food, music, activities and a week-long star trail to explore before or after sundown!
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of cultural activities, followed by a hāngī cooked by the awesome team from Tuahiwi Marae.
👪 Family-Friendly Activities: a range of local community organizations will host activities for the whole family to enjoy.
✨ Matariki Star Trail: local community groups and artists have created each of our 9 Matariki star installations, reflecting the story behind each star. The light display will be on all week leading up to the main event on Saturday 11 July, look out for our guided night walks in the lead-up!
🍞 Kai: available all afternoon, as well as hot chocolate and alcohol-free mulled wine. Try the delicious fried bread, boil-up, and veggie soup - all for koha so bring your gold coins!
The hāngī will be lifted at around 5pm.
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46a Vogel Street, Richmond, 8013, 46A Vogel St, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch
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