The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs

The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs a kaupapa based, community-led, design practice.

Our roots approach; planting the seed, nurture, grow & regenerate - reconnects people to themselves and the environment. The shift to rethink how we reduce our global impact - enables communities to develop regenerative ecosystems that enhances the natural environment, health & well-being. Our design services; co-create, educate & activate empowers communities to re-imagine and restore the future for the following generations.

06/02/2026

The park is alive today!!
Its not too late to come on down to Waitangi ki Manukau at Manukau Sports Bowl.
We will be here until 4pm!

ONE DAY TO GO!Waitangi ki Manukau 2026 is almost here — and the countdown is on!The stage is in. It’s about to begin.Bro...
04/02/2026

ONE DAY TO GO!
Waitangi ki Manukau 2026 is almost here — and the countdown is on!The stage is in. It’s about to begin.
Brought to you by RepFM & The Roots, this is a day to celebrate local, support local, and come together as whānau to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through culture, music, community, and connection.
- Manukau Spors Bowl , Manukau
- Friday 6 February 2026 – Waitangi Day
- 10am–4pm

Expect live performances, community activations, kai, creatives, and good vibes for the whole whānau

Manukau — we’ll see you tomorrow.
Let’s celebrate who we are, together.

SID DIAMOND | Home at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026 A powerful voice. A grounded presence.Sid Diamond returns to the stage at...
02/02/2026

SID DIAMOND | Home at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

A powerful voice. A grounded presence.
Sid Diamond returns to the stage at Waitangi ki Manukau — bringing truth, strength and lived experience through his music and kōrero.

This one hits different.
Real. Raw. Purpose-driven.

6 Hui-taanguru | 6 February
10am – 4pm
Manukau Sports Bowl
FREE community event

Manukau — show your love ❤️
https://facebook.com/events/s/waitangi-ki-manukau-2026/842389585448124/

LOPZ & The RastazLOPZ & THE RASTAZ | Live at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026Bringing roots, rhythm and real community vibration...
01/02/2026

LOPZ & The Rastaz

LOPZ & THE RASTAZ | Live at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Bringing roots, rhythm and real community vibration — Lopz & The Rastaz are set to lift the kaupapa with conscious sound, unity and island soul ❤️💛💚

This is music that moves the body and the spirit.

6 Hui-taanguru | 6 February
10am – 4pm
Manukau Sports Bowl
FREE EVENT

Come together, Manukau ✊🏽
https://facebook.com/events/s/waitangi-ki-manukau-2026/842389585448124/

Sweet & IrieSWEET & IRIE | Live & Direct Roots. Rhythm. Resistance.Sweet & Irie are bringing conscious sound, powerful l...
01/02/2026

Sweet & Irie

SWEET & IRIE | Live & Direct

Roots. Rhythm. Resistance.
Sweet & Irie are bringing conscious sound, powerful lyrics and undeniable stage presence to Waitangi ki Manukau 2026.

This is music with a message — uplifting, unifying and unapologetically real 🌍❤️💛💚

6 February 2026
10am – 4pm
Waitangi ki Manukau
FREE community event

See Sweet & Irie at 3:10!

Come vibe. Come listen. Come together.
https://facebook.com/events/s/waitangi-ki-manukau-2026/842389585448124/

jhustlenz J-HU$TLE | Bringing the Heat to Waitangi ki Manukau 2026Straight from the grind with real stories and real pre...
31/01/2026

jhustlenz

J-HU$TLE | Bringing the Heat to Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Straight from the grind with real stories and real presence — J-HU$TLE is pulling up with energy, authenticity and sound that speaks to the streets and the people.

If you know, you know
If you don’t — this is your moment.

6 February 2026
10am – 4pm
Waitangi ki Manukau
FREE EVENT

Manukau, let’s show up

https://facebook.com/events/s/waitangi-ki-manukau-2026/842389585448124/

AroARO | Live at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026Experience the power of connection, aroha and storytelling through sound with A...
31/01/2026

Aro

ARO | Live at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Experience the power of connection, aroha and storytelling through sound with ARO
Their music weaves together soul, culture and emotion — a beautiful reflection of who we are and where we come from.

6 February 2026
10am – 4pm
Waitangi ki Manukau
FREE community event Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

ARO will be on at 10:40!

Come feel the aroha. Bring the whānau.
This is for the people.

🌺 VOLUNTEERS CALL-OUT 🌺Kia ora whānau! Want to be part of something meaningful, fun, and truly for the people? Waitangi ...
20/01/2026

🌺 VOLUNTEERS CALL-OUT 🌺

Kia ora whānau!

Want to be part of something meaningful, fun, and truly for the people? Waitangi ki Manukau is calling for awesome volunteers to help bring this kaupapa to life!

Volunteering with us is all about community, connection, and celebrating who we are. Whether you love being on the ground, supporting kaupapa Māori, meeting new people, or just want to give back to Manukau — there’s a place for you on our team

Bring your good vibes, your whakaaro, and your aroha for community. Together, we make this happen.

Sign up, show up, and stand with us for Waitangi ki Manukau.
He waka eke noa!

Register at https://forms.gle/yChDp4tiiKMUiFZj6
Alternatively email: shardae@theroots.org.nz

Come and celebrate Waitangi Day with us! Waitangi ki Manukau 2026
20/01/2026

Come and celebrate Waitangi Day with us! Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

🌿 Stallholder Spotlight: Hiwa & Awa 🌿We’re excited to have Hiwa & Awa Co. - a Pakihi Māori Pēpi brand, joining us at Wai...
16/01/2026

🌿 Stallholder Spotlight: Hiwa & Awa 🌿

We’re excited to have Hiwa & Awa Co. - a Pakihi Māori Pēpi brand, joining us at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026.

Hiwa & Awa create Māori-inspired swaddles, nursing pads and wrap carriers, designed for pēpi, māmā and whānau, with a strong commitment to Tikanga Māori and care for Papatūānuku.

Come and check them out on the day 💛

📣 CRAFT STALL CALL-OUT 📣 We’re looking for arts & craft vendors: creatives, makers & community shakers to join us at W...
13/01/2026

📣 CRAFT STALL CALL-OUT 📣
We’re looking for arts & craft vendors: creatives, makers & community shakers to join us at Waitangi ki Manukau 2026!

📅 6 Feb | 📍 Manukau Sports Bowl
🎟 FREE | Whānau-friendly | Kaupapa-led

👉 Register your interest: https://forms.gle/gQsgRPH12CHTGzX2A

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