HAUTAPU CEREMONY
6am – 7am WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE
PUKEMOKIMOKI MARAE

Join us as we welcome the Māori New Year through a sacred Hautapu Ceremony a time to remember, reflect, give thanks, and honour the stars of Matariki with kai and karakia.

Karanga
A ceremonial call to open sacred space and acknowledge the rising of Matariki and those who have passed.

Karakia
Opening prayer to bless the space and set intentions.

Kai Offerings to the Stars

If you would like to take part in the karanga and karakia, you are warmly welcome to join in. Please be aware that there will be a designated lead for this part of the event. We kindly ask everyone to follow their guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.

Tipuānuku – Food from the Earth

Kūmara, rīwai, kāreti
Acknowledgement: “Tipuānuku, te kai nā te whenua – we honour you with food from the earth.”
Whakataukī: “He kai kei aku ringa.”
There is food at the end of my hands.

Tipuārangi – Food from the Sky

Heihei, tītī, berries
Acknowledgement: “Tipuārangi, te kai nā te rangi – we honour you with food from the sky.”
Whakataukī: “Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”
With your basket and mine, the people will thrive.

Waitī – Food from Freshwater

Tuna, kēwai, watercress
Acknowledgement: “Waitī, te kai nā ngā awa – we honour you with food from the rivers.”
Whakataukī: “He puna wai e kore e mimiti.”
A spring of water that never runs dry.

Waitā – Food from the Ocean

Snapper, shellfish, karengo
Acknowledgement: “Waitā, te kai nā te moana – we honour you with food from the ocean.”
Whakataukī: “Tangaroa kiri tai, he ika kei roto.”
Tangaroa of the sea tide, there are fish within.

Moment of Reflection
Remembering loved ones, expressing gratitude, and setting intentions for the year ahead.
If you would like to send in the name of your love ones. Please email info@manaahuriri.org

Closing Karakia
Followed by sharing kai with whānau and community.

All Are Welcome. This is a whānau-friendly, inclusive event. Nau mai i runga i te Aroha me te manaaki.

Ngā manaakitanga,