Waitangi ki Ōmaru is a free whānau event, inviting everyone to "give it a go" while celebrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi through Participation, Partnership, and Protection.
Enjoy activities for all ages and capabilities, with performances representing Aotearoa - New Zealand, China, Cook Islands, Samoa, Hawaii, and Brazil.
Food Trucks & Stalls:
Filipino, Spanish, Māori, Vietnamese, Tongan, and BBQ food with plenty of drinks and ice creams.
Activities for Tamariki:
• Tamariki ki tua arts and crafts (preschoolers)
• Face painting
• Giant Egg & Spoon races
• Coordination game challenges
Activities for Kaumātua & Whaikaha (elderly & disabled)
• Card games (euchre, jacks)
• Open games — bring something to challenge your neighbour
• Chill out area
Activities for Everyone
• Bubble Soccer
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi history & workshop
• Waka Ama
• Kī-o-rahi
• Line dancing
• Karaoke
Activity Times: All activities run from 10.00am – 3.00pm
STAGE SCHEDULE:
• 10.00am - Ngāti Pāoa welcome and Kapa Haka performance
• 10.30am – Jin Yan Dance Group
• 11.00am – Tama’aru Cultural Dance Group
• 11.30am – Boot Scootin Line Dancing
• 12.00pm – Country music with Te Whānau
• 12.30pm – Karaoke Comp with Awatea Wihongi
• 2.00pm – Ura Tabu Pacific Dance
• 2.30pm – Samba Passion
• 3.00pm – Final Prize Draws - closing
This is a Parakore event - we are committed to a zero-waste kaupapa by reducing rubbish, encouraging reusable items, and caring for Papatūānuku.
Waitangi ki Ōmaru is hosted by Ngāti Pāoa. Ngā mihi ThreeOne Productions, Ki tua o Matariki and Auckland Council Events.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
Off-street parking adjacent to the reserve can be accessed from Elstree Ave. Once parked, there are entrances along the tree and fenceline.
1) Public parking entry/exit - Elstree Ave
2) Mobility parking - Pt England Rd (beside the reserve)
3) Restricted event parking - Pt England Rd (from the boat ramp)
