Matariki celebrations in pictures

Crowds pile into Forsyth Barr Stadium to explore the free Matariki mā Puaka activities on offer.
Crowds pile into Forsyth Barr Stadium to explore the free Matariki mā Puaka activities on offer.
Ada de Jong, 3, of Dunedin enjoys being covered in lights.
Ada de Jong, 3, of Dunedin enjoys being covered in lights.
Te Kapa o Rukutia perform as part of the Matariki mā Puaka event held at Forsyth Barr Stadium...
Te Kapa o Rukutia perform as part of the Matariki mā Puaka event held at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday.
Geoff Redman, of Dunedin, is joined by his granddaughter Daisy Jamieson, 2.
Geoff Redman, of Dunedin, is joined by his granddaughter Daisy Jamieson, 2.
Cousins Addisyn Butt, 6 (left), of Christchurch, and Harper Cook, 7, of Dunedin, enjoy the...
Cousins Addisyn Butt, 6 (left), of Christchurch, and Harper Cook, 7, of Dunedin, enjoy the atmosphere.

Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations held at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night. 

 Gerard O’Brien was there to capture the excitement.

 

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