StoryWalk - The Big Boil UpThis picture book written by Angie Belcher is a joyful celebration of kai, connection, and whanau. Discover framed pages along the walk through Te Anau Memorial Gardens.
Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to this year’s Te Anau Waitangi Festival, a celebration of unity, culture, and connection under the theme Ngā Rauemi o te Taiao – Nature’s Resources.
Join us as we honour Waitangi Day with a week of vibrant community events, storytelling, art, kapa haka, and kai. From bilingual storytime and nature-inspired workshops to our much-loved Family Fun Day at Lions Park, this year’s programme invites everyone to reflect, participate, and celebrate the richness of te taiao and te ao Māori.
Whether you're a local or visiting Fiordland for the first time, we welcome you to be part of this special kaupapa.
Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day
11:30am – Mihi Whakatau & Ngā Herenga Waka Kapa Haka
Opening ceremony and cultural performance
12:30pm – Traditional Hāngi Served
Prepared by local whānau
All Afternoon – Festival Activities
Immersive cultural experiences
Arts & craft stalls
Te Anau Raranga Rōpū (weaving group)
Kai Māori (traditional food)
Kemu (games) with Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup
Te Anau School Kapa Haka
Giant sandpit & water slide
Before Waitangi Day
NZ Flags in main streetsFour significant flags will proudly fly above Fiordland streets: Tino Rangatiratanga flag, the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand, the flag of New Zealand (NZ Ensign) and the Silver fern.
Library Events Wed 05 Feb3:10pm-3:30pm Bilingual Storytime: The Cats Pyjamas and The Kauri Family. 3:30pm-4:30pm Collaborative Artwork: help create a nature inspired art piece to be displayed in the mixed media art exhibition.
