News & Stories

There is plenty of News & Stories around Matariki this year. Below we have selected a few of the best News & Stories to get you excited about Matariki.

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Matariki public holiday: Booklet aims to empower more New Zealanders to celebrate

Matariki public holiday: Booklet aims to empower more New Zealanders to celebrate

The path towards the rising of Matariki has been laid at an event in Takapō (Lake Tekapo) on Thursday.

Matariki karakia book launched ahead of second year of celebrations

Matariki karakia book launched ahead of second year of celebrations

Celebrations leading up to our second Matariki public holiday kicked off at the Dark Sky Sanctuary in Lake Takapō today with the launch of a booklet containing karakia for each of the nine stars of Matariki.

Leading Māori astronomer Rangi Mātāmua releases new karakia booklet ahead of this year's Matariki

Leading Māori astronomer Rangi Mātāmua releases new karakia booklet ahead of this year's Matariki

New Zealander of the Year and Māori astronomer, Professor Rangi Mātāmua, created the resource after getting lots of requests.