February 2024, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Experience Waitangi Day in Porirua
Porirua has a fine tradition of hosting a well-attended event on our national day, and 2024 is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
There will be lots to see and do inside Te Rauparaha Arena, Pātaka or on Porirua Harbour, or you can just relax on the park and enjoy the acts on the main stage.
For the comfort of all, the event is alcohol-free, smoke/vape-free, and no dogs are allowed
Main stage
Performances on the main stage include Te Kura Māori o Porirua, Tipapa Bracken, Brooke x Starce, Ben Makisi, and TJ Taotua & Ministry of Tone. Click below to see the full set.
12pm Powhiri with Taku Parai & Te Kura Māori Porirua
12.10pm Mayor Anita Baker
12.15pm Te Kura Māori Porirua
12.30pm Te Puna Reo O Ngāti Toa
12.45pm Nga Uri O Whiti te Ra
1.05pm Tipapa Bracken
1.30pm Myk'd Up
1.55pm Brooke x Starce
2.15pm Benjamin Makisi
2.50pm TJ Taotua and Ministry of Tone
3.20pm House of Shem
4.10pm Pati Taii
4.35pm Wini Baxter
The popular free waka tours are also returning for the day, providing the opportunity to paddle around Te-Awarua-o-Porirua harbour, thanks to Toa Waka Ama.
Food Trucks
There will be food vendors lining Norrie St, with delicious options to satisfy your puku. The vendors have a zero waste kaupapa so visitors are encouraged to bring their own reusable coffee cups and food containers.
It’s best to bring cash on the day as not all vendors will have eftpos available, although there are nearby ATMs on Lyttelton Ave if you're running short.
| Alyxs Sweet Bakery | Cupcakes and slices |
| Annie's Fudge | Fudges toffee apples etc |
| Baxters Catering | Spin spuds, hotdogs, hot chips, cold drinks, water, diet drinks |
| Big, Bold & Beautiful | Candyfloss, bagged and made on site, felt finger puppets |
| Bon Ton Barbeque | A range of burgers and tacos |
| Brooklyn Creamery NZ | Nutritious and delicious offerings. |
| Cambodian Food Truck | Spring rolls, Vietnamese sandwich, Roti rolls, Dumplings, Wontons, Chicken and Beef kebabs. |
| Cherry Wood Food Truck | Gourmet burgers |
| Churro Express | Fresh Hot Churro |
| City of Porirua Army Cadet Unit | BBQ selling sausages, bacon butties and or burgers. |
| Classic Kiwi Kai |
Coffee, hot chips, hotdogs, burgers, nuggets and chips, milkshakes, soft serve ice cream, cold drinks, kids juices |
| Dipp'd | Chocolate covered fruit - strawberries |
| Donut Express / Kiwi Snow | Fresh Hot Donuts & cold shaved ice |
| Dream Kebabs | Kebab wraps, meat on chips, soft drink cans |
| Dutchy's | Burgers from the charcoal grill, hand cut chips and free range fried chicken |
| Eva’s Dumplings | Ready to eat dumplings |
| FruitScoop | Quality ice cream and vegan gelato available in cones or tubs |
| Get Fixed Bicycle Cafe | Coffee truck, hot and cold drinks, healthy salads and bagels and strawberries covered in melted chocolate |
| H&M Whanau | Ground cooked hangi and BBQ sandwiches and sausages |
| Hanis Donuts Ltd | Hot fresh cook island dairy free donuts, mainaise (potato salad), chopsuey, rice,,sweet chicken, water |
| Indokiwi Dhaba | Indian snacks like samosas, pakoras and bread pakoras and curries |
| Izaaqs Food Korner | Corn on the cobb, Chop suey & rice, BBQ plates and sausage sizzle |
| Kai Kart | Seafood, burgers, ready to eat meals |
| Kebabs Brother | Beef or chicken kebabs and cold drinks |
| Lil' Orbits Wellington | Hot mini donuts and shaved ice |
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Little Polish Kiosk |
Pierogi (Polish dumplings), Kompot (fruit juice), Fresh lemonade |
| Mao and Co | Chinese Street Food - Dumplings, Noodles and Yum Cha Snacks |
| MD's Food Cart | Beef, Bacon and Cheese BBq Burger, Veggie Burger Teamed with Slaw and BBq MDs mayo French Fries Icecream, Sandwiches, Cheesecake Springrolls |
| MG Hangi's | Hangi, Taniwha Bbq Steak Rolls and more |
| Miss Korea Kimchi | Packed Kimchi in jars, Korean Sweets and some Korean products. |
| Mr Whippy | Soft Serve Ice cream and water |
| Mushroom House | Fancy mushrooms on toast, crispy oyster mushroom chips |
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P & S Kai Kart |
Steamed hāngī and kai |
| Paekakariki Pops |
Real fruit popsicles |
| Poultry in motion | Fried chicken, salad and waffle fries |
| Roti Haven | Filled roti with vegetarian options available |
| Summer Snow Ice Creams | Soft serve ice cream |
| T & C's Coffee Express | Coffee, hot and cold drinks |
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The Cake Café, Plimmerton |
We sell cupcakes, cake slices and other sweet treats |
| The Little Goat | Pig on a spit served in a bread roll |
| Victory Church of Wellington | Sausage sizzles, steak kebabs & sandwiches, pine ice, fruit salad, curry chicken/chopsuey & rice, Cook Island donuts. |
| Zaaffran | |
| Zayaz Kebab Food Truck | Chicken, Lamb, Mixed, Falafel Kebabs, Snack packs, Salad Meals |
| Zelati | Gourmet Locally Made Gelato, Sorbet, Plant-based Cookies, Drinks, Desserts |
Waitangi Day will operate with our zero waste kaupapa – pack your keep cups for drinks, and containers for kai.
Stall holders
Visit a selection of local artisan market stalls, a place for creative artisans to showcase and promote their locally made products. Check out the latest offerings from your favourite stall holders, and maybe even find some new faves made by local artisans.
| Ajnemz gifting & apparel | Children’s clothing / adults clothing / bucket hats / caps / bags / sublimated cups |
| Amusement Fun | Laughing Clowns, Tubs of Fun, Children's Novelties |
| Aotearoa Apparel | Original Maori themed clothing |
| Avalon Artistry Accessories | Jewellery |
| Beautiful Now | Nail art services made on the spot, nail products and information on pamper party services |
| Cecilia Crochet | Handmade crocheting products: bags, purses, toys, keyrings, hair accessories, earrings, etc. |
| Community Baptist Church | |
| Eclo Art | Clay Art pieces, Jewellery, Bags, Greeting cards |
| Eddie Hall Woodwork | Pepper grinders, pens, crochet hooks, seem rippers, yarn, bowls, speciality boards, spining tops |
| Endo Warriors Aotearoa | Reusable Period products- period underwear and period cups and information on periods and Endometriosis. |
| English Language Partners Porirua | Sharing information about our free programmes |
| GKR Karate | Discounted joining fee. Free uniforms. Timetable and venue information |
| Kaitiaki Clothing | Maori infused Childrens clothing, sunglasses (Leyes) , towels, Shoe charms (jibbitz) and accessories |
| Kite Country Classics | Woven seagrass food storeage baskets, soothing wheat packs, door stops, shopping bags |
| Manaaki Montessori Education Trust | Soaps, chocolates made by kids |
| Moeawhi Crystals | Crystals and hand made Gifts and Crafts |
| NZ Police | Providing information, recruitment opportunities and community engagement |
| Poi Creations | Contemporary Māori Design Jewellery |
| Qwerky Home | Ecofelt product, dipping bowls, clay earrings and more |
| Red Cross | Refugee Support Volunteer services |
| Saskia Hendrikse Pottery | Ceramic travel cups and bowls |
| Share International | Saving our Planet, meditation. We will have books to give away. |
| St John Porirua Youth Division | Promoting St John Youth programme in Porirua and also St John first aid courses |
| Sweet Peach Boutique | Earrings, Bath Salts, Whipped Scrubs, Body Scrubs |
| Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec | With one of our campuses based in the Porirua community, we are hoping to share the education opportunities available to our local communities. |
| Te Whatu ora - Regional Screening Services - Breast and Cervical | Info & enrolments |
| The Chrome Academy | Have a go on our outdoor aerial rig for kids and adults to have a go at different disciplines |
| The Dream Parlour Limited | Lashes, lash glue and lash applicators |
| The Future of Emergency Management | Information and interactive activities |
| Unit 41 (City of Porirua) Squadron Air Cadets | We will be running flight simulators and will be recuiting for new members. |
| Waitangi Tribunal Unit | The work and the processes of the Waitangi Tribunal Unit (in support of the Waitangi Tribunal). |
| YoggieBear | Male skincare NZ native wood Razors and brished NZ native wood Pens and utensils |
Activities for Tamariki
There will a kids’ area, with plenty of options for enthusiastic children.
The area also features bouncy castles, face-painting and an indoor chill-out zone. Fun for all the whanau.
“The food, the entertainment, families out enjoying themselves – it’s a day to enjoy with people and one where we can celebrate culture, heritage and history.”
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker
Getting there
Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua 5022
Public Transport
Why not catch a bus or the train or park at the train station and walk over, it's a quick 5-minute walk to the Arena.
Parking
Available on surrounding streets such as Wi Neera Dr or you can leave your car at the railway station and take the short walk to Te Rauparaha Park.
There are 22 accessible carparks available on a first come, first serve basis, located in the Te Rauparaha Arena car park.
