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Feel the embrace of Hinetakurua, the Winter Maidden.
Join us for a karakia to acknowledge the whetū (star) Waitī, the awa (river) and Matariki. Then, take a refreshing mid-winter dip in the river.
Warm up afterwards with a hot chocolate and sausage by the brazier.
Please remember a towel and change of warm clothes!
Weather permitting. Postponement date 7 July.
Gladstone River Swing Bridge, Poads Road, Levin, 5510, View Map
Poads Road , Levin 5510
Free
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