Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival 2026

Join us for Tauranga’s premier Waitangi Day celebration — a free, family-friendly festival honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrating the diverse cultures of New Zealand.

Experience a day of commemoration, fun and UNITY at Tauranga’s beautiful Historic Village. Enjoy live music, local kai and crafts, workshops, games, and a Treaty Storyboard Trail that brings local history to life.

Festival Highlights include:
– Karakia, Flag Raising and National Anthem
– Treaty Storyboard Trail and Free Workbooks
– Waitangi Day Art Competition
– Pony Rides and Balloons
– Educational Treaty games by Tui’s Nest Nature School
– Game Zone – Tī Rākau, Connect Four, Giant Jenga and more
– Kōrero Corner – connect through conversation
– Prize Wheel and Giant Polaroid Photo Frame
– Free Health Checks and Info from local community groups

Celebrate, learn, and connect with your community at He Iwi Kotahi Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival — a day of reflection, family fun, and togetherness.

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Host or Publisher He Iwi Kotahi Tauranga Moana Charitable Trust