Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival 2026 hosted by He Iwi Kotahi
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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.
He Iwi Kotahi – Together As One
Accessible bathrooms
Certified disability assist dogs welcome
Mobility parking spaces
Wheelchair access
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