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Matariki Celebrates 5 Years as National Holiday | Auckland News
This Friday marks the fifth anniversary of Matariki as New Zealand’s public holiday—a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of the Māori New Year. This year, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in Auckland hosts Matariki Herenga Waka, a gathering of canoes symbolizing unity, with live-streamed festivities inviting all of Aotearoa to join. As different iwi take turns leading celebrations, the event deepens cultural connections and highlights shared Pacific heritage, with global guests including Pacific nations and the EU. The nine stars of Matariki each hold profound meaning—from honoring ancestors…
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