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Matariki Dawn Celebrations Across Aotearoa | Auckland News
New Zealanders united in the pre-dawn chill to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year, as the first national holiday honoring Te Ao Māori since Waitangi Day. From Auckland’s Bastion Point to Rotorua’s Te Puia and Christchurch’s Ōnuku Rūnanga, communities gathered for dawn ceremonies, carvings, and cultural events under clear skies, embodying the theme “For Everyone.” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called it “very special,” while King Charles sent a message celebrating Matariki’s power to unite cultures. People, some waking at 3:30 AM, felt deep pride and connection, marking a moment of…
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