Te Kopuru’s domain lit up with fun and colour as the season of Matariki was welcomed in; next week, it’s Dargaville’s turn to enjoy the festivities.
From circus arts to fire trucks, food to share and the cultural dances of many lands, the Saturday engagement was well attended and brought out families from Te Kopuru and beyond to enjoy the fun. The fickle midwinter weather held out to provide an opportunity to play and socialise, while kapa haka, fire juggling and cultural performances entertained the crowd.
On Saturday, July 24 Dargaville will have its turn, with even more food, fun and well-tamed fire, along with an art illuminations trail in the Riverside Gardens, lit-up houses in residential streets, live music by Olly Knox, entertainment and interaction with Circus Kumarani, the Selwyn Park Primary School kapa haka group, performances by King’s School of Dance and much more.
There will be prizes for the best dressed in a Matariki theme. The fun starts at 5pm at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club and Riverside Gardens.
July 20th 2021
Author Andy Bryenton - Kaipara Lifestyler