Matariki Celebrations at Housing First

July 10, 2026

We documented some of the special moments from this year's Matariki celebrations, including our hāngi event and Hautapu ceremony.

Ngā mihi to our Housing First Ōtautahi collaborative partners (Christchurch Methodist Mission, Comcare, Emerge Aotearoa, Christchurch City Mission, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust, Te Whare Roimata), Te Pā o Rākaihautū instructors Matua Dennis and Matua Q and their students for leading Mau Rākau, and Max Korako of Tangata Tiaki from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki Marae) for providing the mussels.

Thanks to Telling Lives for capturing these moments.