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Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail, is an annual FREE-to-the-public outdoor lighting festival combining light, music and creativity across nine themes, representing the nine stars of Matariki. The light trail runs for four nights in Maybury Reserve, two minutes walk from the Glen Innes shopping village and the train and bus transport hub.
WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE TO FRIDAY 27 JUNE
5.55pm: Opening karakia and turning-on-the-lights countdown every night at the Matariki waharoa main entry.
6pm to 9pm: Enjoy light displays of Māori-inspired imagery set among thousands of fairy lights in a magical landscape. Wrap up warm and enjoy Māori New Year celebrations in Glen Innes.
SATURDAY 28 JUNE – TUPUĀRANGI
6pm to 9pm:
– Enjoy light displays of Māori-inspired imagery set among thousands of fairy lights in a magical landscape.
– Kai stalls in the Te Oro carpark, Glen Innes Community Hall and Taniwha Street.
– Kapa haka & bands on stage in Te Oro until 9pm.
9:pm PAK’nSAVE Matariki Fireworks Spectacular will light up the night sky at 9pm on Saturday 28th June for the festival finale.
Note: Taniwha Street will be closed to traffic for Pak’n Save Matariki Fireworks 5pm to 10pm Sat 6 July from Line Road to Heatherbank Street.
Image: Photo of the 2023 Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail by Auckland for Kids.
