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Some fantastic photos from the Steven Adams Camps last Thursday. So many happy rangatahi!

We are beyond excited to be hosting the Steven Adams Camps on Thursday 30 July. What an amazing initiative and an incredible opportunity for rangitahi in the rohe. Please see below for key information.

✨️ Here is the schedule for this Friday's Matariki festival! ✨️

📍 Remember this year's festival has moved to Saxton Stadium.

4.50pm – Karakia Timatanga
5pm – Te Rōpū Whakamanamana
5.30pm – Auga o Aute
5.45pm – Ngā Rangatahi o Waimeha
6.15pm – EFKS Youth
6.30pm – Tama Tū Tama Ora
7pm – Jokata Domoni
7.30pm – Naia Awatea
8pm – Kings
9pm – Karakia Whakamutunga

See you there Nelson!

We are really looking forward to hosting Mātariki this year and our kiosk will be open along with a food stall outside on the Netball Courts. Please stop on by. We would love to see you.

We are so very excited to be hosting a Steven Adams Camp on 30 July. See below for details on how to register.

Steven Adams is coming home again! 🏀🇳🇿
24 camps across Aotearoa since 2014🌍
10,000+ rangatahi through the doors 🙌
12,000+ shirts & basketballs given away 🎁

The Steven Adams 2026 Community Camps are back this July & August!

📍 Lower Hutt – 28 July
📍 Nelson – 30 July
📍 Gold Coast – 3 August
📍 Gisborne – 5–6 August

Thanks to Steven and our principal partner Meadow Fresh, these camps are 100% FREE 🥛💙

🎟️ Tickets are limited and allocated via a ballot system.

⏰ Session Times
Lower Hutt & Nelson
• 8–11 yrs: 10:00am–12:00pm
• 12–14 yrs: 1:00pm–3:00pm
Gold Coast
• 8–11 yrs: 9:00am–11:00am
• 12–14 yrs: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Gisborne
5 Aug (out-of-town) & 6 Aug (locals)
• 8–9 yrs: 9:00–10:00am
• 10–11 yrs: 10:30–11:30am
• 12–14 yrs: 12:30–1:30pm & 2:00–3:00pm

✅ Enter the ballot: https://shorturl.at/fltMv
📅 Closes: 14 July 2026
📩 Successful applicants notified by email

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special 💙

🌟 Bring It to Matariki! 🌟

As we come together to celebrate Matariki at Saxton Stadium, let’s also do our part to care for the environment.

If you’re planning on grabbing a hot drink while enjoying the festivities, remember to bring your reusable coffee cup with you! ☕♻️

Small actions can make a big difference, helping us reduce waste and create a more sustainable event for everyone.

To support this initiative, we’re happy to announce that CLM will provide a discount at our inside Kiosk when any hot drink is purchased. And not just for this event… any day and anytime.

So when you head along to the Matariki Festival on Friday 10 July, don’t forget your whānau, your warm jacket… and your reusable cup!

🌟 Not long now! 🌟

We’re excited to once again welcome the community to celebrate Matariki, and proud to be hosting this year’s festival here at Saxton Stadium.

Join us on Friday 10 July, 5pm–9pm, for an evening of culture, connection and celebration. Enjoy arts and crafts, delicious food, live performances, and entertainment from talented local artists including Kings, Naia Awatea and more.

Bring your whānau and friends along as we come together to celebrate the Māori New Year and reflect on the values of Matariki.

📍 Saxton Stadium
🗓 Friday 10 July
⏰ 5pm–9pm
💰 Koha (gold coin entry)

Not long now until the stadium comes alive with the spirit of Matariki. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

🌟 Matariki is coming to Saxton Stadium! 🌟

We are incredibly excited to be hosting the Matariki Festival at Saxton Stadium for the very first time! 🎉

Join us on Friday 10 July from 5pm–9pm for an evening of celebration, connection and community as we come together to honour Matariki.

✨ Arts, crafts, food and refreshments at the Mākete Pō
🎶 Live entertainment featuring Kings, Naia Awatea and more
💛 Koha (gold coin) entry

Bring your whānau and friends along for a fantastic evening filled with culture, entertainment and celebration.

We can't wait to welcome everyone to Saxton Stadium for this special event and be part of celebrating Matariki together. 🌌⭐

🎉 Happy 50th Birthday, Kiran! 🎉

If you've spent any time around Saxton Stadium, chances are you've seen Kiran keeping things running smoothly with a smile on his face and a willingness to help wherever needed.

Today, Kiran celebrates a very special milestone – the big 5️⃣0️⃣!

As one of our valued Stadium Attendants, Kiran is a familiar face to many of our users, clubs, and visitors. His hard work, dedication, and friendly nature make a real difference every day.

From all of us at Saxton Stadium, we wish you a fantastic birthday and hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends.

Please join us in wishing Kiran a very Happy 50th Birthday! 🎂🎈🎁