How businesses can celebrate Matariki without being slammed for commercialising the holiday

July 5, 2023
Matariki is right around the corner but as the country prepares to celebrate the second-ever public holiday, there are questions about whether businesses can too. Since the first Matariki holiday was announced, there were concerns commercialisation could take away from the core values of the holiday. But the man behind Matariki, Rangi Mātāmua, said for businesses wanting to celebrate the new year - it all comes down to intent.
Purple star representing Matariki Hunga Nui
How businesses can celebrate Matariki without being slammed for commercialising the holiday
Large grey star representing Matariki Ahunga Nui
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