Everything to watch this Matariki holiday
From a very special broadcast to shows perfect for your tamariki, here's what's on.
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Fluoro-neon art celebrates Matariki in Elliott Street - an eat-street for 500 years.
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Matariki a reminder of our collective strength as a nation
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes all to Tamaki Makaurau for Matariki 2023.
Matariki 2023: How to celebrate this weekend
Organisers predicting a larger turnout than 2022 for some events.
Cruise ship meltdown leads to ancient Māori rock art discovery
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West Auckland streets close tomorrow afternoon for Matariki event
The streets of Henderson will be blocked off tomorrow to celebrate Matariki westie style
A time to reflect: Matariki celebrations more than just a public holiday
Matariki is celebrated over more than just one weekend for many Northlanders.
Get a glimpse into the Matariki festivities planned by Māori tourism leaders
As Matariki rises, where will you be, who will you remember, and what will you celebrate?
Otago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgrade
Otago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years
Mātauranga has potential to transform education, says academic
Mātauranga Māori a 'constantly evolving' system of knowledge.
Opinion: Matariki is a time to celebrate our dual heritage and embrace cultural diversity
OPINION: Vaughan Bidois says Matariki symbolises unity as one people and one nation.
The Māori in Me: Complexities of being mixed race in NZ
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When a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step in
It was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.
Bush calls on ex top police brass to support change at Oranga Tamariki
Bush is overseeing the independent review of the OT-run residences and community homes.
Niwa to release daily forecast for Matariki
Niwa forecasts include conditions for Matariki stargazing.
‘Māori don’t own the sky’: Matariki ‘belongs to all of NZ’, says Dr Rangiānehu Mātāmua
Matariki - Pleiades - is the most well-recorded star cluster in the night sky,
Hundreds turn out to official re-opening of Far North church
Ahipara's St Clements Church has officially re-opened following years of restoration.
Matariki presents opportunities for Taane Mete’s Marae in the Sky
Māori dancer wants to light up the skies for Matariki
Carmel Sepuloni receives her malu (tattoo) from tufuga ta tatau master tattooist
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni receives her malu (tattoo) from tufuga ta tatau master tattooist, Li’aifaiva Imo Levi. Video / Michael Craig
A light and sounds display of Tamaki Makaurau to support Matariki 2023 celebrations
A light and sound show will compliment Auckland's Matariki celebrations.
Waiata anthems returns for Matariki
Geneva AM wants wahine to embrace the transformative strength of tīkanga-led childbirth
Military service runs deep in Kelly's Tuhoe whānau
Flight Lieutenant Donté Kelly gains Masters in aerospace design.
New artwork in Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's million-dollar HQ shows history
A piece of art depicting what Tāmaki Makaurau looked like in 1840 is unveiled.
Anthony Hōete: The Government is finally seeing the forest for the trees
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Urgent action needed to improve safety in justice facilities, union says
The PSA’s Joe McCroy says the latest incident was a wake-up call for better resourcing.
Te Hiku revitalisation head fires parting shot at North’s ‘keyboard warriors’
The three-year project has given Kaitāia, Awanui, Ahipara 80 new assets and attractions.
Rob Campbell: I have no doubt I am locked in an echo chamber of the Pākehā elite
Rob Campbell's speech to Iwi Communications Collective for Health Equity.
New Zealand firefighters ready to take on Australians in golf
A team of Kiwi firefighters will take on Australia in a golf rivalry.
Māori music set to light up the month of Matariki
Waiata Anemtems are back for the Matariki celebrations.