Whakaari He Rā Whakamaumaharatanga - Whakaari Anniversary
One year on from the 2019 Whakaari eruption, we remember the lives lost and acknowledge the efforts of many during the tragedy.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, with the support of the Whakatāne District Council are facilitating public commemorations at Mataatua Reserve from 11.30am with National Primary School Kapa Haka Winners, Te Kura o Te Pāroa and Ngāti Awa Pakeke.
It will be followed with Māori Television's live remembrance service broadcast from Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae in Whakatāne on to the big screen at Mataatua Reserve from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
We encourage anyone attending to bring their own refreshments and to note that this commemoration is a family-friendly event.
You can also watch the broadcast on the Māori Television Livestream or Māori Television Freeview Ch5 and Sky Ch19.