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In just over two months Aotearoa New Zealand will, for the first time, officially commemorate Matariki with a public holiday.Legislation to create the annual public holiday, acknowledging the rise of the Matariki star cluster and marking the Māori New Year,… Read More »Matariki public holiday to play starring role

Te Pire mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o te Kāhui o Matariki/Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill The purpose of the bill is to establish a new annual public holiday acknowledging Matariki. Matariki marks the rising of the Matariki star… Read More »Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill