Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2021

On 6 February 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between Māori chiefs and the Crown. Local Kahungunu chiefs signed the treaty 23 June 1840 on board HMS Bunbury near Clive between Hastings and Napier.

To mark the occasion Ngati Kahungunu iwi Inc in conjunction with Hastings District Council are organising a fun-filled day with music, entertainment and sport for the entire family. This is one of the largest national day events in New Zealand.

Ardijah timeless Poly Fonk sound-makers will headline Waitangi Day Family Celebrations. Other artists include The Rude Boyz tribute on Bob Merley's Birthday, Bay Batucada Brazillian samba drummers, Mafia hip hop dancers dynamic, powerful and groovy performance, Talitha Blake, Mahinarangi Lawrence and guitar virtuoso Ralph Gannaway. There’s a great kapa haka line-up including Matangirau one of the team's representing Kahungunu at Te Matatini 22, Te Ara Hou Kura representing at primary school kapa nationals in Nelson, Taikura Kaumatua kapa haka and 100 strong Te Aute College kapa haka.

In the morning the sports fields will be alive with hundreds of players taking part in netball, 3v3, touch and traditional Maori game Ki Orahi.

Free rides are on offer all day for Mahons Amusements most popular thrill rides including the Hurricane, Happy Dragon, Cup & Saucer and the Roundabout.

A market place of 40 traders will be providing a wide range of kiwi, Asian and world food choices with healthy options too.

There's a world-class covered 2500 seat grandstand providing all-day weather protection, 60 toilets for comfort convenience and unlimited free carparking.

Everyone is welcome to come along including visitors from near and far. Unlimited free on-site parking.

Funded by Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc, Hastings District Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Ministry of Heritage and Culture and Clubs Hastings.