Matariki at MERC

We invite you and your family to join us at Sir Peter Blake MERC to celebrate Matariki at our Centre.

During this long weekend camp we will share what we have learned through our Iwi partners about Matariki with you.  We'll take you on recreational experiences inspired by the whetu (stars) of Matariki.  We will also adhere to some of the traditions which make up Matariki.  

It will be a time to connect, reflect, grow, share and invest into our local Regional Park, while laying the foundation to start our next lunar year.

Recreational activities based around four of Matariki's stars:

• Tupuānuku/Land
• Tupuārangi/Sky
• Waitī/Freshwater
• Waitā/Saltwater

You'll need to bring:

• koha of baking or fruit to share with all participants
• bedding to stay overnight in our bunk rooms
• toiletries including personal medication
• torch
• warm outdoor clothes, closed toed shoes, wet weather gear, togs, hat and sunscreen for activities.  For free time and overnighting, clothes for hanging out in during free time, two towels (1 for the sea, 1 for the shower). 

For adventuring:

• water bottle
• warm outdoor clothes
• closed toed shoes
• wet weather gear
• togs
• hat
• sunscreen
• an awesome attitude

People under the age of 14 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This event is alcohol free.

Sir Peter Blake MERC would like to thank East Coast Bays Community Board and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for their support to subsidise this.