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Matariki Festival is a celebration of te ao Māori from 15 to 30 June in Tāmaki Makaurau. Find out the events, dates and locations of the hui ahurei o Matariki 2024 and join the whakanuia.
- About Matariki
The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa is...
- About Matariki
Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, which rises in late June or early July and marks the beginning of the Māori lunar year. Learn about the history, significance, and celebration of Matariki, as well as its name and meaning in other Polynesian languages.
Matariki Pēwhairangi festival brings us together to acknowledge the reappearance of te kāhui o Matariki and Puanga above the early morning horizon in the stunning Bay of Islands.
Learn about Matariki, the star cluster that marks the start of the Māori New Year in New Zealand. Find out how to celebrate, spot and honour the Matariki stars and their significance in Māori culture.
Matariki is a significant celebration in the Māori culture and has been gaining recognition and importance in New Zealand’s wider society. It is the Māori name for the Pleiades, a cluster of seven stars that is visible in the southern hemisphere during the winter months.
Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau with Matariki Festival, from 11 to 22 July. The festival aims to create an environment where communities can come together to learn, reflect on and celebrate this special time of year – the season of Matariki.
Learn about the history, significance, and celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year, in New Zealand. Find events, activities, recipes, and resources to honor the past, celebrate the future, and connect with Māori culture.
