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King Charles Wishes on Matariki | Auckland News
King Charles III and Queen Camilla send heartfelt Matariki greetings in both English and te reo Māori, celebrating the Māori New Year with a message of unity, reflection, and hope. Highlighting the universal connection to nature through the Matariki star cluster, the King emphasizes this year’s theme—“Matariki connecting people”—as a call to gather, learn, and share. He closes with a powerful proverb: “When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead,” tying celestial wonder to human dreams and reinforcing cultural harmony across New Zealand. Listen in comfort:Get…
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