Matariki

On Thursday 20 November, Tahiti will celebrate their inaugral Matari'i National Public Holiday. He tira haere nō Aotearoa, e ahu ahu ana ki te whakanui i tēnei rā tawhiti hou.

Join Stacey Morrison and Mātai Smith live from the sacred Tirorangi Marae in Ohakune for our national Matariki celebrations, Matariki mā Puanga. Beginning at dawn with a traditional Hautapu ceremony.

Seeds of Matariki is an innovative podcast and web series designed to celebrate and explore the cultural significance of Matariki through long form and short form content.

Taikura Kapa Haka is an annual festival bringing together kaumātua from across the motu in celebration of the rich mātauranga and pūkenga held in our apārangi tūnohunohu.

In the lead-up to the national Matariki celebration hosted by Ngāi Tahu, Professor Rangi Matamua and Te Aorere travel to Te Waipounamu, following mana whenua as they collect local kai for the hautapu ceremony.

Matariki Kāinga Hokia - Matariki Calls You Home shows Aotearoa what Matariki is all about while encouraging viewers to embrace the kaupapa with entertaining videos that demonstrate “How to Matariki”.

Watch Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Mātai Smith (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) from Ngongotahā Mountain (Rotorua) for live coverage of our national Matariki celebrations.

This prestigious annual event recognises and celebrates Māori whose passion, innovation, and dedication make a difference to our communities and our country.