Rotorua's Official Waitangi Day Event 2025

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.