Matariki in the Zone

Name: Matariki in the Zone
Start: 2025-06-21T14:30:00+12:00
End: 2025-06-21T18:30:00+12:00
Location: Richmond Community Garden

Schedule

Sat Jun 21 2025 at 02:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Richmond Community Garden | Christchurch, CA

Richmond Community Garden, Avebury House, and Avon-Ōtākaro Network host an accessible, welcoming, winter event highlighting the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
We will mark Matariki and aspects of Maori Tradition with food, music, activities and a week-long trail lighting display.
This year, more local groups than ever deliver an amazing family-friendly afternoon of cultural activities, followed by a hāngī cooked by the awesome team from Tuahiwi Marae.
👪 Family-Friendly Activities: A range of local community organizations will host activities for the whole family to enjoy.
✨ Matariki Star Installations: Local community groups and artists have created each of our 9 Matariki star installations, reflecting the story behind each star. The light display will be on all week leading up to the main event on Saturday and taken down on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Avon-Ōtākaro Network, Avebury House, We are Richmond, New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat, Riverlution, Hohepa Canterbury, Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi, Jn Creative, Leah Fraser Henderson, Riverlution
🍞 Food: Kai will be available all afternoon, followed by the uplifting of the hāngī at around 4 PM.
🗓️ Save the Date: Join us for the main event on Saturday, June 29th, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It promises to be an afternoon and evening filled with joy, activities for the whole family, and memorable experiences to treasure.
🎶 Activities and Workshops:
Poi-making with Shirley All Ages Kapa Haka
Seed bombs with Bee Awesome
Storytelling van from Shirley Library
Weaving tī kōuka leaves with The Green Lab
Scavenger hunt by Avon Ōtākaro Network (with prizes!)
Marshmallow-toasting with Havon on Haven
Star making with Joanna for the dream tree
Wānanga Ikura with Para Kore
Art making with The White Room
Upcycled yarn star-making with Christchurch Envirokids
Special planting hosted by Christchurch City Council Red Zone Rangers
🥤 Sustainable Practices: We will continue our efforts to reduce waste with our cup and plate library and encourage people to bring their own reusable plates.
We’re thrilled to partner with Trade Aid, who have kindly supplied us with hot chocolate, and Delta Community Trust, who have donated the oat milk. This will be available for koha, along with our signature alcohol-free mulled wine, delicious fried bread, boil-up, and veggie soup - bring your gold coins!
🚲 Bike Parking: Convenient bike parking areas are available near Avebury House and Riverlution Eco Hub. Check out the photos to see the exact locations.
🔦 Bring a Torch or Headlight: As the event continues into the evening, bringing a torch or headlight will help you navigate and enjoy the festivities safely.

🛒 Support the Delta Food Bank: We are collecting for the Delta Food Bank, so please bring any spare canned or dry goods to donate.