Matariki
People tell us what they're doing for Matariki
“Drink some beers, self-reflect, go to the gym.”
Wāhine take the lead in this year's momentous Matariki celebration
Traditionally men have led the karakia for hautapu.
Today marks the start of Matariki as the stars rise
Today Matariki reappeared in the dawn sky, signaling the beginning of the Māori New Year.
For Matariki, my whānau held a hautapu ceremony for the first time
"Feed the stars, fill your cup."
Stolen Stars with Miriama Kamo
We join Miriama Kamo at Te Mata Hapuku (Birdlings Flat), a place "teeming with stories of the other world." She shares with us the importance of…
The meaning of Matariki
Astronomer Toa Waaka introduces us to the 7 stars that make up the Matariki star cluster, and tells us how Matariki is a moment for reflecting…