Maketu will host it's ninth annual Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival on February 6, 2016.
The Maketu Kaimoana Festival is known for its family, friendly picnic atmosphere, as well as for having a high calibre of performers, both regional and national.
After a last minute change of venue last year, the festival is returning to its home at Maketu Sports Ground for 2016, a decision that is strongly supported by the majority of locals to keep a Maketu flavour.
The Kaimoana Festival is the major fundraiser for Maketu Rotary, and over the years of the festival, the event has contributed approximately $90000 in total for Maketu community projects that include supporting the marae, schools, the local surf club, fire brigade, coastguard, youth projects and local conservation projects.
![Maketu Kaimoana Festival this year. Photo/File](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LNZBIBFC4DEZK3ZV7VNMR4KXSI.jpg?auth=78b713c3d3488f3b16ce6af6ae747f2287cb841db12983e6f5e5e7fe36deeb38&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)