Our new Matariki national holiday, the country's first public holiday centred on Māori culture, is being celebrated on Friday 24 June this year.

The three themes of [every] Matariki:

  • A chance to reflect: remembering those we have lost and acknowledging our own journey over the last year.
  • A time to celebrate: reconnecting with whānau, friends and food
  • A reset: preparing for the year ahead with a focus on wellbeing and life balance.

Via Aotearoa invited to join RNZ for Matariki.