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Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day

Nōku te Ao Capital E's Children's Day celebration was a massive success, with over 5000 people attending to celebrate our tamariki.

Our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day 2025 celebration was a spectacular event!

We’re thrilled to share that 5,000+ people came along to Queens Wharf to join in the festivities with us this March.

It was a fantastic day, with amazing performances and activities by so many local groups:

  • Aotearoa DJ Academy
  • Tū Mātau Ora
  • LOD Dance Studio
  • Musical Stars
  • DaizyDesign Face Painting
  • Enid the Portrait Painter
  • OnTV Digital Experience
  • Nunu the Giant South Island Moa
  • The Big Splash kinetic, interactive artwork
  • Skylark Productions stilt walking
  • Topsy Turvy at PlayHQ
  • Fundraising station with lucky dips and adopt a paddy
  • Duck Island Ice Cream
  • Free fruit by New World Wellington City
  • Chill Zone in Wellington Museum

Many thanks to Grouse Lighting, Mayhem Sound, and Aktis for helping with our stage, and Cerys from Sunshine Studios for capturing our day!

We couldn’t have done this without our partners who made the day such a success. Thanks to Emma Young from Lowe & Co, New World Wellington City, Duck Island Ice Cream, Moana Road, Iko Iko, and Gordon Harris for your support.

The photo gallery is live now, you can view photos from the day here: Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki Childrens Day.

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