Event Schedule
Ben Makisi
TICKETS: 3 July, 6.30pm - 9pm. $70pp
You won't want to miss this fantastic three-course banquet with opera singer Ben Makisi. ๐๐ฝ event details
Under the stars experience
FREE: 3, 4, 10 & 11 July at 10am - 3pm
Experience the story of Matariki, a virtual haka, and the spectacular starlit setting. ๐๐ฝ event details
Community Singalong
FREE: 4 July, 6pm - 8pm
Bring the whฤnau, your singing pipes & a blanket for a community singalong ๐๐ฝ event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Hula Active
FREE: 5 July, 6pm - 6.45pm
Get your groove back this Matariki by joining us for a free Arena Hula Active class. ๐๐ฝ event details
Matariki craft session with Hinehapainga
FREE: 6 July, 12.30 - 1.30pm, registration required
Special Matariki craft session, making star mobiles to celebrate the Mฤori new year. ๐๐ฝ event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Body Balance
FREE: 6 July, 7pm - 7.45pm
Let's stretch and unwind together at our special Matariki-themed Body Balance class. ๐๐ฝ event details
Matariki Story World
FREE: 7 July, 10.45am - 11.30am
Matariki Story World with Porirua Libraries โ twinkle, twinkle, little stars. ๐๐ฝ event details
Te Reo Mฤori Baby Band
FREE: 8 July, 10.30am - 11.00am
Join the Baby Band team at Porirua Libraries during Matariki. ๐๐ฝ event details
Hฤngi Under the Stars
TICKETS: 8 July, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. $17 per hฤngi
Join us for a hearty hฤngi, Matariki celebrations, and stories of the stars. ๐๐ฝ event details
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.5% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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