Maritime Event - Matariki Hautapu Tolaga Bay Wharf

A 200 metre marine exclusion zone will be in place from Tolaga Bay Wharf for a Matariki fireworks display at Dawn on 10 July 2026

On 10 July 2026 a Fireworks display will be launched from Tolaga Bay Wharf as part of the Matariki Hautapu Ceremony taking place on the beach at dawn.  The event is hosted by Te Whare Hauora o Te Aitanga a Hauiti.

A firework safety exclusion zone of 200 metres has been permitted around the wharf structure for the duration of the event.

While the reserved area is being used by the permitted applicant, no other person may enter, remain or use the area for any other purpose. Please refer to the map below.

This public notice is issued under the Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2012, Sub-clause 3.8.1

Matariki fireworks - site plan

Contact information

Phone: 0800653800

Email: events@gdc.govt.nz