MATARIKI KI TOKOROA FRI 24 JUNE Celebrating Matariki in the Tokoroa CBD. Join us on a hikoi around the Tokoroa CBD, viewing a range of Matariki themed art displays, enjoy some refreshments with Cook Island entertainment. This hikoi promises to be inspiring and rewarding! TATOU VA-5.40PM LOCAL ARTISTS, CRAFTS & STORYTELLING - 11AM 212 Rosebery Street, Tokoroa finishes at 2.00 pm. A group of experienced local artists will help you make something to remember this inaugural Matariki holiday. Come and take a role in playing some of the 'stars' of Te Ao Marama. No acting experience necessary. Last hikoi for the afternoon will take us to Tatou Va-Creative Waikato's Tokoroa Studio/Gallery space for emerging and established artists. Leafa Wilson is the South Waikato Cultural Activator and has had the privilege of fostering the existing talents and assisting each person in moving closer toward their personal artistic goals. Also part of the remote group is the talent of the Ngaati Koroki Kahukura Experimental Painters' Group based in Maungatautari. Each of the artists and writers have produced works resplendent with Matariki life giving beauty and abundance. ART CRAWL: MATARIKI ART AROUND TOKOROA Come walk with us through three venues to view the artistic offerings to Matariki, and enjoy some Matariki refreshments as we hikoi together through the town. MATARIKI ARTWORKS-4.20PM Plus, Bob Tiaki and his drummers will be there for a DANCE OFF to win a pair of customised Matariki Kicks-so be there and be ready to shake that healthy. body. The shoes are the artistry of Jaxon Greening, Director of Gyst for Kickz contact him on gystforkickz@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/ gystforkickz/ The inaugural art crawl will begin with the wonderful works of various artists at Art Gives Wings, 77 Bridge Street. Director and tutor, Sonnett Olls has opened up this art space for the community, and this Matariki is a time to celebrate well-being, Sonnett promotes the power of art in lifting us above our situations. Cook Island drums will resound throughout the town welcoming you to this first Matariki-themed artistic celebration. MATARIKI MANAAKITANGA SOUND ORCHESTRA-7.00PM Co-written by Ms Vee Hodgson, MC Leilani, and EM CEE Lucia. Feat Raymond Epiha Bishop, Hira Morgan, Ali Morgan, Bob Tiaki and the Kuki Airani Drummers, Dr Jeremy Mayall with orchestral score by Dr Jeremy Mayall DIGITAL HUB & EXHIBITION-5PM POST EXHIBITION 8.00 PM WaWa Bar and Restaurant, Bridge Street A short walk from Art Gives Wings will take us to Impact Hub, 43 Swanston Street. Join the team - Nanise Ginnen, and Cara Ryan who will show us through the newly opened Digital Hub and an exhibition of renowned local Tivaevae artists. WaWa will be open with Matariki cocktails and menu for you to try. Perfect way to wind up your first official Matariki Day TBI South Waikato District TOKOROA RUSINESS INC Toi Waikato Council Matariki Ki Tokoroa starts at Art gives Wings on Bridge Street Dance-Off to Drums to win customised Sneakers G MATARIKI KI TOKOROA FRI 24 JUNE Celebrating Matariki in the Tokoroa CBD . Join us on a hikoi around the Tokoroa CBD , viewing a range of Matariki themed art displays , enjoy some refreshments with Cook Island entertainment . This hikoi promises to be inspiring and rewarding ! TATOU VA - 5.40PM LOCAL ARTISTS , CRAFTS & STORYTELLING - 11AM 212 Rosebery Street , Tokoroa finishes at 2.00 pm . A group of experienced local artists will help you make something to remember this inaugural Matariki holiday . Come and take a role in playing some of the ' stars ' of Te Ao Marama . No acting experience necessary . Last hikoi for the afternoon will take us to Tatou Va - Creative Waikato's Tokoroa Studio / Gallery space for emerging and established artists . Leafa Wilson is the South Waikato Cultural Activator and has had the privilege of fostering the existing talents and assisting each person in moving closer toward their personal artistic goals . Also part of the remote group is the talent of the Ngaati Koroki Kahukura Experimental Painters ' Group based in Maungatautari . Each of the artists and writers have produced works resplendent with Matariki life giving beauty and abundance . ART CRAWL : MATARIKI ART AROUND TOKOROA Come walk with us through three venues to view the artistic offerings to Matariki , and enjoy some Matariki refreshments as we hikoi together through the town . MATARIKI ARTWORKS - 4.20PM Plus , Bob Tiaki and his drummers will be there for a DANCE OFF to win a pair of customised Matariki Kicks - so be there and be ready to shake that healthy . body . The shoes are the artistry of Jaxon Greening , Director of Gyst for Kickz contact him on gystforkickz@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/ gystforkickz / The inaugural art crawl will begin with the wonderful works of various artists at Art Gives Wings , 77 Bridge Street . Director and tutor , Sonnett Olls has opened up this art space for the community , and this Matariki is a time to celebrate well - being , Sonnett promotes the power of art in lifting us above our situations . Cook Island drums will resound throughout the town welcoming you to this first Matariki - themed artistic celebration . MATARIKI MANAAKITANGA SOUND ORCHESTRA - 7.00PM Co - written by Ms Vee Hodgson , MC Leilani , and EM CEE Lucia . Feat Raymond Epiha Bishop , Hira Morgan , Ali Morgan , Bob Tiaki and the Kuki Airani Drummers , Dr Jeremy Mayall with orchestral score by Dr Jeremy Mayall DIGITAL HUB & EXHIBITION - 5PM POST EXHIBITION 8.00 PM WaWa Bar and Restaurant , Bridge Street A short walk from Art Gives Wings will take us to Impact Hub , 43 Swanston Street . Join the team - Nanise Ginnen , and Cara Ryan who will show us through the newly opened Digital Hub and an exhibition of renowned local Tivaevae artists . WaWa will be open with Matariki cocktails and menu for you to try . Perfect way to wind up your first official Matariki Day TBI South Waikato District TOKOROA RUSINESS INC Toi Waikato Council Matariki Ki Tokoroa starts at Art gives Wings on Bridge Street Dance - Off to Drums to win customised Sneakers G