Mānawatia a Matariki

For two weeks, from 27 June to 13 July 2024, Karangahape Rd, Merge Community and Cafe will be transformed into a vibrant hub of activity and celebration.

On Thursday 27 June, Karangahape Rd will be closed between Queen St and Pitt St for several hours of celebration. Here's what we’ll be doing at Merge Cafe:

• Test your Te Reo with our street sized game of kupurori (scrabble) from 3.30pm, somewhere between Pitt St and Queen St. On the street, of course.
• Head to Merge Café for a delicious boil up from 5pm - 7pm. You can even sing along with the Street Choir.

But that's not all! The fun continues over two weeks, with activities and events happening every day. We can't wait to share this special time with you.

• Join us at Merge Café for whetu (star making), where you can get creative and make your own star-inspired crafts.
• Take home a piece of Matariki magic by purchasing a street-art inspired garden box and seeds, perfect for starting your own kiwi-inspired garden.

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Matariki, a significant time in the Māori lunar calendar. It's a chance to come together, acknowledge the year gone by and those who have passed, prepare and plan for the year ahead, to celebrate with kai, kōrero, and have fun with our community.

See you at Karangahape Rd and Merge Café!