Fun for all the family in Matarangi with live music, cooking demonstration, childrens activities and kidzone, helicopter simulator,food and beverage stalls and much more!
Festitval Programme 2018
Please note details are subject to change - see the website link for updated and detailed information about the days events.
Festitval Programme 2018
Please note details are subject to change - see the website link for updated and detailed information about the days events.
- 10am - Gates open and welcome by local iwi Ngati Huarere
- 10.45-11.45am - Music Band one (tbc - watch this space)
- 11am - Te Rerenga School children’s cooking competition
- 11.45am - Seafood Demonstration
- 12.30pm - ‘The Great ATOM Cook Off’
- 12-1pm - Music Wilde Taylor
- 1pm - Charity auctions
- 1.30-2.30pm - Music Daughters of Ally
- 2.45pm - Raffle ticket drawn (on sale 10am-2pm at merchandise tent)
- 3pm- 4.30pm - Music The Monroes rocking us from afternoon to close of the day.
- 4.30pm - Festival close
Ticket Prices
$15 - Adult pass
$30 - Family pass (two adults and two kids passes)
$5 - Child pass (5-17 yrs)
$15 - Adult pass
$30 - Family pass (two adults and two kids passes)
$5 - Child pass (5-17 yrs)
Location
The Village Green, Matarangi Beach (access via Cordyline Crescent or Kenwood Drive).
Parking
Street parking along Kenwood Drive and surrounding streets. Disabled parking near the entrance at the end of Kenwood Drive.
Supporting Local Charities
The proceeds raised throughout the day will be donated to two vital organisations in our region - Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT) and Kuaotunu Land Search & Rescue (KSAR). Additional fundraising will also take place with fantastic items up for grabs as part of our Charity Auction.
Example of 2016 Charity Auction raffles (starting at 1pm) prizes included:
The proceeds raised throughout the day will be donated to two vital organisations in our region - Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT) and Kuaotunu Land Search & Rescue (KSAR). Additional fundraising will also take place with fantastic items up for grabs as part of our Charity Auction.
Example of 2016 Charity Auction raffles (starting at 1pm) prizes included:
- Two Whitianga packages with two nights’ accommodation at the Admiralty Lodge, a $100 voucher for Salt Restaurant and a deluxe all day pass for two at The Lost Springs,
- A Matarangi package of two nights’ accommodation with two rounds of golf for two people at The Dunes Golf Resort,
- A night’s accommodation for up to four people in a chalet donated by Kuaotunu Chalets and Charters Ltd and a $50 voucher from Luke’s Kitchen, Kuaotunu.
Donation bucket drops
Following the charity auction raffle will be a charity bucket drop amongst the crowd – with donations towards the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Following the charity auction raffle will be a charity bucket drop amongst the crowd – with donations towards the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Additional Important Information
Please visit the link to the Taste Of Matarangi website to view information about venue entry, liquor information, food and beverages, transport, eftpos machine, animals and general event management for the day.
For more ‘need to know information’ please go to the website and keep a watch on our facebook page for regular updates.
Volunteer With Us!
If you are able to volunteer at the festival we would appreciate your assistance! Please go to our website for more information or contact us by phone or email.
Please visit the link to the Taste Of Matarangi website to view information about venue entry, liquor information, food and beverages, transport, eftpos machine, animals and general event management for the day.
For more ‘need to know information’ please go to the website and keep a watch on our facebook page for regular updates.
Volunteer With Us!
If you are able to volunteer at the festival we would appreciate your assistance! Please go to our website for more information or contact us by phone or email.
We suggest you arrive at the festival with an empty stomach because we know you will be leaving with a full and satisfied one!





