Reflecting on the success of A Taste of Matarangi 2025

A Taste of Matarangi success in 2025

The Festival Committee reported that despite lower ticket sales compared to previous years, the spirit of the day and the generosity of the community made it a memorable and meaningful event.

Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, sponsors, and attendees, the Festival Committee were able to raise a total of $15,000 to be donated to their chosen charitable recipients. They are proud to announce the following contributions:

• Kuaotunu Search & Rescue (KSAR): $7,000.00
• Te Rerenga School: $4,000.00
• Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust: $4,000.00

The Festival Committee wish extend our heartfelt thanks to all three groups for the essential work they do in our community and would like to acknowledge their support leading up to, during, and following the event. In particular, to KSAR for their assistance with logistics and event operations which was invaluable, and we quite simply could not have done it without them.

The festival donations will support emergency services that protect and serve our entire region, as well as the local school where children will directly benefit from the funding.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who contributed—whether through attending, volunteering, sponsoring or donating. Your support ensures we can continue to give back to the community and help those who help us all.

A Taste of Matarangi Festival Committee.