01. Tangata Whenua Stage
The Tangata whenua stage is dedicated to showcasing our Māori language and culture with a huge offering of Māori artists. We kick off the festival with a Mihi Whakatau to signal the start of the festival led by Newtown School and local iwi members.
MC: Te KuraHuia & No L
DJ: DJ ATU-D2 & Tamatha Paul
Lineup:
| 9:30am – 9:50am | Mihi Whakatau |
| 9:50am -10:05am | Te Kapa o Ngā Puna Waiora |
| 10:10am – 10:25am | Te Kapa Haka o te Kura o Te Hautonga (Kapa Kākāriki) |
| 10:35am – 12:05pm | Ngā Tātarakihi Showcase: Cass Meli, Lakyra Mareko, Kuini Sheeba & The Ropata’s |
| 12:20pm – 1:00pm | Poetry & Puoro: Ruby Solly, Cameron McCausland-Taylor, Mariwakiterangi Paekau & Kenzie from Welly |
| 1:10pm – 1:30pm | Te KuraHuia |
| 1:30pm – 1:40pm | Pepeha ft. Wāhine Toa: Mistee K, Libby Gray, Danika Walker, Zemara Keelan & Te KuraHuia |
| 1:50pm – 2:20pm | Mārei |
| 2:40pm – 3:25pm | HOPE |
| 3:35pm – 4:05pm | Makayla |
| 4:25pm – 5:10pm | Ria Hall |
| 5:25pm – 6:05pm | Geneva AM |
Brought to you by Te Māngai Pāho and supported by Āti Awa Toa FM, Te Ūpoko o Te Ika, Pub Charity & Grassroots Trust
