Community Programmes
We offer a range of programmes to bring our community together and to uplift and strengthen Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori.
Take a look at some of our current and upcoming programmes below.
Matariki
9th - 12th July 2026. Interested in helping out with Matariki activities or running a workshop. Get in touch today!
We need help with setup, kai prep, hāngī crew, hāngī serving and baking for workshops.
Programme Information
We welcome you to celebrate Matariki in Whangamatā as we come together as a community to reflect, remember and connect.
Whangamatā will host 3 days of activities featuring workshops at the Memorial Hall and a Hāngī and concert at Williamson Park.
Program and ticket sales are being confirmed and will be available soon.
Te Reo Lessons
Programme Information
Starting late July 2026 and running for 14 weeks
Will update details once registrations open.
Classes:
Level 1 - Beginner, suitable for those who are brand new to learning Te Reo.
Level 2 - Beginner, suitable for those who have a little knowledge to build on.
Level 3 - Intermediate, suitable for those who have studied Te Reo before and have some prior knowledge to build on. For intermediate level you need to be relatively proficient with pronunciation and have some vocab to work with.
Subject material will cover te reo Māori, plus tikanga, waiata, a Noho Marae and the importance of knowing your whakapapa (so that you can create and deliver your own pepeha).
Classes are whānau friendly, children welcome.
Cost - our classes are run on a koha basis so you can contribute what you are able to. We have funding for some of the course costs and rely on koha for the rest. Koha payment details will be provided after you sign up.
SIGN UP FORM
Register your interest by completing the form below.
By signing up you need to be committed to attending the majority of classes.
Join us. Register your interest below and we'll keep you up to date with the latest details.
Community Kapa Haka
Wednesday nights - 13 May - 15 July
5:30pm - 7pm at Whangamatā Baptist Church
Kapa Haka sessions focussed on learning local waiata and Matariki waiata leading up to our Community Matariki celebrations.
Led by Whaea Turia. All ages and abilities welcome.
Nau mai, haere mai ki te ako tahi.
