Nau mai, haere mai

We welcome you to Rotorua's official event for Waitangi Day - Mo te aroha o te iwi, For the Love of the People. Proudly delivered on behalf of Te Paratehoata Marae (Tūnohopū) at Wai Ariki Spa.

We welcome your support in creating a vibrant fun and whānau friendly day that:
• Acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi and it’s importance
• Brings our community together - building relationships, unity and understanding
• Fosters sharing, learning, inspiration and prosperity

Key highlights:

Toi Ora – Health & Wellness

Wai Ariki Spa - Ngāti Whakaue traditional healing practices
Māori massage treatments
Wellness Showcase

Toi Whakaari – Performing Arts

Ngāti Whakaue Iwi
Rewa Ututonga, Krissie Knapp and Dianne Tibble
Rotorua Multicultural performances

Ngā Hākinakina me ngā Takaaro – Sports & Games

Treaty Treasure Hunt
Yard game challenges
Treaty Amazing Race Challenge

Wahi Paramanawa – Food & Beverage Stalls

A range of ethnic and healthy meals available

Taiao – Environment

Aotearoa Adventures - Waka lesson/ride
Whenua Warrior - composting, seedlings
Dive Aotearoa - Water safety
Kai Rotorua - growing your own kai

Tātai Kōrero

Ngā Koromatua o Ngāti Whakaue
Rotorua Museum – Government Garden Walking Tour
Treaty Quiz

Mahi Toi – Visual Arts

Live Art showcases - Taumata Soloman, Treaty theme exhibition
Rotorua Arts Village Interactive activities

Kete Aronui – Market Stalls

To have a diverse range of product and information stalls featuring established and new providers that align with holistic wellness

Lets Kōrero

All day (via MC’s, stall holders, guided tours, signage)

This is only a taste of what the days event of celebration, unity and community will be, so bring your whānau (family) and friends for a day you don't want to miss.