Manukau’s 2010 Waitangi Day Family Celebrations were a great success, with over 40,000 people in attendance.
A solid line-up of bands, singers and dancers kept the live stage area packed from Stan Walker’s performance at midday until Kora’s finale in the late afternoon.
Highlights of the day for Toi O Manukau’s Kaiwhakahaere Nigel Borell included, “Seeing half of the park moving en masse when Stan Walker took the stage”, and “Maisey Rika’s beautiful acoustic set which provided a soothing contrast to the afternoon’s high-energy schedule”.
This year’s celebrations took place for the first time at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush. The new venue proved its worth in accommodating nearly double the previous year’s attendees comfortably.
Toi o Manukau have received an overwhelmingly positive response to the event and say that the day ran very smoothly. The organisers commend the Manukau community for their part in making the event so relaxed and enjoyable.
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Background
Presented by Toi o Manukau, the 2010 Waitangi Day Family Celebrations carried a theme of celebrating family diversity.
The celebration is Auckland region’s largest Waitangi Day event, and the second largest commemorative event in New Zealand, with 40,000 people attending each year.
The event aims to raise awareness and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the sharing of arts, crafts, music and food. People are encouraged to come along for a day of ceremony, education, culture and entertainment.
Premier sponsorship is provided by Manukau City Council, with additional sponsorship by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wiri Licensing Trust, MaiFM and Manukau Water.
Download and print our 
programme for 2010 (PDF 270kb).
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Contact details
For general information:
Nigel Borell
Kaiwhakahaere, Toi o Manukau
Phone 262 8900 ext 8241
Email nigel.borell@manukau.govt.nz.
Stallholders:
Noelle Jakeman
Stalls Coordinator & Administration, Toi o Manukau
Mobile: 022 648 9272
Email: waitangi2010@gmail.com
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