FESTIVAL
MATAPAKI WĀNANGA
FREE Open Space of learning and discussion
THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2024, 9.00AM - 4.00PM
TOITOI TAMA TŪRANGA ROOM
Matapaki is an open wānanga space (free entry) which will be predominantly delivered in English. This area will provide a conducive space for wānanga led by an impressive lineup of some of Aotearoa's greatest thinkers. It will provide an intimate space where you can engage with the presenters.
TOIKUPU
FREE Rangatahi Poetry Slam Competition space
THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2024, 11.30AM - 1.30PM
TĪRAMA RANGI
FREE Street concert celebrating our first language
THURSDAY 8 AUG
9.00AM - 2.30PM & 5.00PM - 7.00PM
FRIDAY 9 AUG,
9.00AM - 2.30PM
TĪRAMA RANGI MARQUEE
A free street concert provided by the famous Pūkana show. The Hastings CBD will be inundated with thousands of New Zealanders who will be entertained, moved, inspired and united by the street concerts during Toitū Te Reo.
WHAKANENE
TICKETED Variety Show
feat. Kapa Haka Kahungunu, HB Soul Choir, Tangata Tūmatarau [magician], Mafia Dance Family, Elena Elena [violinist], Tipene Harmer, Rei, Seth Haapu, Tāmati Waaka...and more
KAI HAU KAI
Food Stalls and Demonstrations Expo
THURSDAY 8 AUG,
9.00AM - 7.00PM
FRIDAY 9 AUG,
9.00AM - 3.00PM
Hastings Street Expo Marquee
Haere mai kia kai tahi ai tātau.
Let your taste buds explore the many kai options that this years festival will have to offer.
PŌKAIROA
Information Stalls Expo
THURSDAY 8 AUG,
9.00AM - 7.00PM
FRIDAY 9 AUG,
9.00AM - 3.00PM
Hastings Street Expo Marquee
Come and interact with providers from across Aotearoa, including tertiary providers, well-being service and many Māori organisations.
PAPAHOKO
Retails Stalls Expo
THURSDAY 8 AUG,
9.00AM - 7.00PM
FRIDAY 9 AUG,
9.00AM - 3.00PM
Heretaunga Street Expo Marquee
Support our craftsmen and come down to see what our Papahoko retailers may entice you with.
KEREKAHU
FREE Mokopuna space
THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9
AUGUST 2024,
9.00AM - 2.30PM
Heretaunga Street Tīrama Rangi marquee
MĀKIRIKIRI
FREE Parent's retreat space
THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9
AUGUST 2024,
9.00AM - 2.30PM
Landmarks Park Warren Street
MANA TOI
FREE Arts Trail, Exhibits, Installations, & Live Demos
THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9
AUGUST 2024,
9.00AM - 3.00PM
TOITOI FOYERS & ALLEYWAY
Installations by traditional and contemporary Māori artists
Based on the Welsh Eisteddfod festival, Toitū Te Reo is an opportunity for both fluent te reo speakers and people just beginning their reo journey to gather with other speakers and 'karawhiua' - have a go.