CHARITY RECIPIENTS

The recent A Taste of Matarangi festival held on 5th April, 2025 turned out to be a fantastic day for all who attended.

Despite lower ticket sales compared to previous years, the spirit of the day and the generosity of our community made it a memorable and meaningful event.

Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, sponsors, and attendees, we were able to raise a total of $15,000 to be donated to our chosen charitable recipients. We are proud to announce the following contributions:

Kuaotunu Search & Rescue (KSAR): $7,000.00
Te Rerenga School: $4,000.00
Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust: $4,000.00

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all three groups for the essential work they do in our community and would like to acknowledge their support leading up to, during, and following the event. In particular, to KSAR for their assistance with logistics and event operations which was invaluable, and we quite simply could not have done it without them.

These donations support emergency services that protect and serve our entire region, as well as the local school where children will directly benefit from the funding.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who contributed—whether through attending, volunteering, sponsoring or donating. Your support ensures we can continue to give back to the community and help those who help us all.

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What to Expect

A Taste of Matarangi is a day to celebrate and have fun with the whole family.

On the 5th of April 2025 the Village Green in Matarangi came alive with entertainment and activities, providing a great day of food, drinks and music by the beach.

Our home-grown local festival gives you the opportunity to sample a selection of fine wines, locally brewed beer and tasty cuisine from more than 20 vendors. The all day line up of musicians is your sound track for a relaxing day with family, catching up with friends and making new ones!

Since the first A Taste of Matarangi in 2013, we have always had the loyal backing of sponsors, volunteers and supporters of the festival. The generosity and dedication of the Matarangi community is crucial to our festival and is what enables us to continue.

The organising committee would like to give a huge thank you to all our sponsors, existing and new, who make this much-loved community event possible. Please support them and let them know you appreciate their support for the A Taste of Matarangi festival.

A Taste of Matarangi 2025

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