Stallholder registrations now open

Celebrate the season of giving by showcasing your pakihi at the Whāriki Kirihimete Mākete — a vibrant, whānau-friendly day celebrating Māori enterprise, creativity, and connection.

🗓 Saturday 6 December 2025
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Whangārei

Why be part of the mākete?

This is more than a market — it’s a celebration of Māori excellence, where kai, toi, and pakihi Māori take centre stage. As a stallholder, you’ll:

• Share your mahi with hundreds of shoppers looking for meaningful Kirihimete gifts
• Connect with new customers who value Māori-made taonga, rongoā, apparel, kai and homewares
• Be part of a kaupapa grounded in community, creativity, and collective prosperity

The day will feature kai & inu from local vendors, live performances from Ness, Peowhairangi, and Kohia, and plenty of festive spirit — creating the perfect atmosphere for pakihi Māori to thrive.

Who we’re looking for

We’re inviting a wide range of Māori businesses to join us:

• Retail – from homeware to handmade taonga
• Food & Beverage – kai stalls, drinks, and treats
• Fashion & Apparel – from kākahu Māori to accessories
• Arts – toi Māori, prints, design, and creative expressions

If your pakihi creates something special for Kirihimete, we want you there!

Reserve your stall today

Spaces are limited. Be part of this year’s most anticipated Māori business celebration — register now to secure your stall.