Top lineup for tonight's concert down the coast
Ardijah, 1814, Mihirangi, Majic, Tama Waipara and many more are expected to take to the stage this afternoon apart of the annual NgaTM Festival in Te Kaha.
Tonight's concert concludes a week of events held along the coast including the welcoming of the Rain Bow Warrior 3 to Whangaparoa on Wednesday and the many work shops and hui that were held along the coast through out the week.
Festival co-ordinator Ora Barlow says tonight is a time to celebrate the week it has been and this year with Petrobras deciding against further oil exploration off the Coast in the Raukumara Basin.
"We must not forget that our environment is not safe by any mean as this Government still has plans for onshore oil and gas exploration over an extensive area in the Raukumara Forest and, while no other oil company showed interest in the Raukumara Basin when Petrobras won the permit, the Government has said it will continue to offer exploration rights for offshore drilling on our coast.
“We hope tha this festival has raised awareness of the issues and help bring about change in our dependence on fossil fuels, as well as celebrate our victories,” Ms Barlow said.
The concert will take place at the Te Whanau a Apanui Area School and tickets are avalible at the gate for $30.00