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Matariki 2025 art trail map
A 2km art trail will snake through Auckland's CBD for Matariki. Video / Britomart Group
What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend
Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.
From city to the skies: 5 new things in travel for your next trip
Special journeys and experiences to spend your travel funds on.
Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori
OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.
Esoteric Revelation is an exhibition for the stars
Wāhine Māori artists showcase creativity for Matariki exhibition.
Matariki bonfires light up Hawke’s Bay as far as the eye can see
Reporter Taromi is in Napier, where families from all over have turned out for the brand new Matariki tradition of gathering together and lighting bonfires on the beach.
Damon Salesa: Matariki is also a time for education
OPINION: As educationalists, for Matariki, we turn to metaphors of travel.
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
Northland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekend
This weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?
'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's Bay
Organisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.
'Living concept': Māori lunar calendar users share how they embrace ancient knowledge
'It’s about the cycle as a whole.'
Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride
Opinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.
King Charles shares heartfelt Matariki message after dropping NZ trip
The King's open letter is written in te reo Māori and English.
'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts
Friday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.
Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki
'I am unfortunately dying,' Joanna Paul-Robie revealed at a Matariki ceremony.
Matariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefront
Thursday night’s Matariki drone show was an emotional experience for some of the thousands who huddled under the glow at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Video / Supplied
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story
A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.
Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
Taonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
House of Shem will headline Friday's festival
Celebrate Matariki with a hautapu ceremony at home
'Hosting a hautapu at home can be simple,' says Leroy de Thierry. Here's how.
Harmonic Resonators are on song for Matariki
The harmonisers have recorded a song for children to learn the Matariki cluster
Modern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiata
Fran Kora talks about the big Matariki broadcast on Friday