Matariki ki Ahipara

19/08/2026

Tonights the Night! Northland Rugby Taniwha vs Canterbury
Bring back the Shield boys!

Been way to long

21/07/2026

11/07/2026

Join us from 4:00pm–7:30pm at the Te Rarawa Rugby Club, Ahipara.

💜 Koha entry – give what you can. Everyone is welcome.

See you tonight! 🌟

10/07/2026

We’ve got two great Matariki events happening in Ahipara tonight, and we’d love to see you there. 💫

🎨 Ahipara Art Exhibition
🕔 5pm–8pm | Ahipara Golf Club

🪩 Kids Matariki Disco
🕠 5:30pm–7pm | Te Rarawa
Rugby Clubrooms
👧 Ages 12 & under | Koha entry

Please note: Kaitaia–Awaroa Road is currently closed, but you can still get to Ahipara via Sandhills Road.

09/07/2026

Rueben Taipari invites you to our Clean Up Ahipara kaupapa. Come along this Sunday and let’s do our part to look after the place we are blessed to call home 💙

09/07/2026

Coming to Stars of Matariki? 🌟
Please read the parking information before you arrive and follow the designated parking areas. Thank you for your support! 🚗

08/07/2026

HĪKOI HĪTORI is this Saturday! 🥾 Join us as we climb Whangatauatia, hear local history from Matua John Paitai, and celebrate Matariki together. ❤️❤️

⚠️ Make sure to register (https://forms.gle/KcbcrZcndYznSUWU9) and a friendly reminder to wear appropriate footwear as the track is muddy from recent weather.

⛔️ Out of respect for the maunga, please do not bring or consume any Kai during the hikoi. Water only is permitted during the walk.

Want to pre-order a $20 hāngī to enjoy after the hikoi? Comment HANGI below and Hayley will get in touch, or phone 021 849 278 to place your order. 🍽️

📍Hāngī pickup is from the Te Rarawa Rugby Clubrooms after the hīkoi. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

08/07/2026

🍴 Come Hungry to Stars of Matariki! 🌟

The food lineup is looking incredible, with something for everyone. Grab dinner, treat yourself to dessert, and support local whānau, businesses and fundraisers while you're there.

🌮 Burgers & loaded fries
☕️ Fresh coffee & hot drinks
🇵🇹 Portuguese Cantina
🍟 Calamari and fries
🍛 Butter chicken & curries
🥘 Hangi
🥣 Seafood chowder & pea & ham soup
🍞 Fry bread, naan & fry bread burgers
🥧 Pies & Pacific snacks
🥞 Loaded mini pancakes
🍦 Ice creams, milkshakes & desserts
🧁 Cupcakes, brownies, cheesecake tubs, cookie pies & more
🥤 2TUFF lemonades & pies
🥬 Salads and plenty of other delicious options

📍 Stars of Matariki
🗓️ Saturday, 11th July
🕓 4:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Te Rarawa Rugby Club, Ahipara

Bring the whole whānau, enjoy a great feed, and celebrate Matariki with an evening of food, entertainment and community. ✨

08/07/2026

Looking for a couple of volunteers to help out at the gates at our event on Saturday 11th July @ Te Rarawa Rugby Club. Would be from 3.30pm-7.30pm. Please comment on here or PM us if you are interested in helping out. Thank you and we can't wait to see you all at our Matariki ki Ahipara events this weekend.