Nelson City Council’s Te Huihui-o-Matariki event popular

The Whakatū Matariki Festival, Te Huihui-o-Matariki 2021 celebrations at Founders Heritage Park brought together more than 4500 people for an evening of whānau, fun and festivities on Saturday 3 July.

Marking the start of the Māori New Year, Te Huihui-o-Matariki featured a diverse range of food, music and performances throughout the evening, finishing up with a spectacular fireworks display from Neale Park.

We want to thank all of the groups that provided entertainment at this year’s event, which was the highlight for many, and all the volunteers who helped make the evening possible. Enjoy some images of the event.