Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
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Auckland iwi announced as this year's host for Matariki Festival
The festival is set to be a great lead-in before Matariki becomes a national holiday.
Hazy shades of winter - festivals around Aotearoa
From Matariki to mulled wine, check out NZ's festivals to keep the winter party going.
Christchurch to be lit up for Matariki
Zones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25.
What is Matariki? Dr Rangi Matamua shares what to expect for celebrations to come
Reflection and gratitude, a look into the significance behind Matariki.
Letters: Cancer treatment, tax cuts and German sailors
Letters on cancer treatment and Pharmac; tax cuts, Matariki and more.
Editorial: Matariki holiday popular - but is it good for business?
Businesses are struggling under the weight of new legislation so another holiday is tough.
Auckland's cluster grows slightly as MPs hit the road for 'Covid election'
There were four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand announced yesterday.
Matariki holiday could cost $200 million a year - but likely to be popular
Matariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.
Watch: The Front Bench - will Matariki holiday sway your vote?
Watch live: The Front Bench panellists unpack Labour's Matariki holiday policy.
All Black Israel Dagg to host star-studded Matariki broadcast
New Zealand astronomers and sports stars are inviting Kiwis to see in the new year.
Matariki: Your guide to the New Year stars
Seven great spots around New Zealand to see Matariki
Your weather: Sun shines for clear, crisp, winter's day in Auckland
Sub-zero temperatures were felt last night in Mt Cook, Christchurch and Rotorua.
Māori making a difference rewarded at Matariki Awards
"It's promising to see the calibre of tangata whenua making strides in their fields."
Auckland's Matariki Festival tells the stories of Waikato-Tainui
A spectacular light display on the Harbour Bridge tells the story of those first arrivals.
Glow show celebrates Matariki and Māori myth and legend
The glow show is a Matariki celebration sure to delight young audiences.
Story of the herald of Matariki is finally in print
Kirsty Bennett has published a book for children about the star Puanga.
Matariki Festival turns on waterfront light fantastic
Illuminated bikes, scooters and wheelchairs lit up Silo Park in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
All Blacks haka writer wins top award
Previous Matariki Award winners include Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis.
Standing out from the crowd
Bay of Plenty artist Graham Hoete talks to Sarah Pollok about what inspires him.
Theatre reviews: two for Matariki at the Basement Theatre
The Basement Theatre celebrates Matariki with two very different plays worth seeing.
Watch: Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for Matariki
Light displays will take place every Friday and Saturday for the next three weeks.
You might also like some Maori literature
While you're getting into the groove you might also like some Māori literature.
MP reads te reo books to children as part of library's Puanga celebrations
Former All Black and Whanganui police officer Glen Osborne is booked for the next reading.
Poi E! Learn how to make glow-in-the-dark poi for Matariki
Poi maker wants to express Māori culture and bring the community together.
Brian Rudman: Matariki perfectly at home in NZ
COMMENT: Imported events nowhere near as relevant to us .
Ria Hall key part of inaugural Matariki Allstars concert
Event organiser Sam Hema had Ria Hall in mind when he came up with the concert concept.
Stars shine bright for matariki
Even on the smell of an oily rag, you can still make bright theatre, says costume-maker.
Star-crossed lovers under Matariki sky
Star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria appear in West Side Story, now showing in Auckland.
Theatre review: Double delight for Matariki
Two surprising Matariki shows use music to express new ideas, writes Janet McAllister.
Starring roles for Matariki
Maori theatre shines especially brightly at Matariki, writes Dionne Christian.
Matariki lights up city skies
Auckland landmarks were last night lit up to celebrate Matariki.
Auckland lights up for Matariki
Auckland landmarks were lit up tonight to celebrate the Maori New Year, Matariki.