"Recent times and events have contributed to this decision being made and after full consideration, we believe this is the right decision at this time. The safety, health and wellbeing of everyone is important to Komiti Marae hence the reason we put the people at the forefront of our decision making," Komiti Marae said.
It will be the second year in a row where full scale events have been cancelled and without politicians in attendance.
Whakamoemiti - or church service - will still take place on January 25, 2022, with details to be confirmed.
The area will come out of red light restrictions at the end of the month.