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Māori new year festival
In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. The rising marks the beginning
Matariki
Topics referred to by the same term
also refer to: Matariki (film), a 2010 New Zealand drama film Matariki Court, a specialist court based in Kaikohe, Northland Region Matariki Hospital, Te
Matariki_(disambiguation)
New Zealand actor and musician
Matariki Whatarau is a New Zealand actor and musician. Whatarau is also a founding member of Māori showband the Modern Māori Quartet. He co-wrote and performed
Matariki_Whatarau
The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is an international group of universities that focuses on strong links between research and undergraduate teaching
Matariki Network of Universities
Matariki_Network_of_Universities
2010 New Zealand film
Matariki is a 2010 New Zealand drama film set in Ōtara, South Auckland. The film is told through five interweaving stories all set in the days leading
Matariki_(film)
Shared monarchy of numerous Māori iwi of New Zealand
2024. "Paki o Matariki, Te". maoridictionary.co.nz. Te Aka Māori Dictionary. Retrieved 5 September 2024. Rahui Papa. Te Paki-o-Matariki Lecture by Rahui
Māori_King_movement
National court system
process, to help young offenders connect with their culture. Te Kōti Matariki, the Matariki Court, is an Indigenous court for adults within a mainstream court
Judiciary_of_New_Zealand
Matariki Williams is a Māori curator and writer based in Whakatāne, New Zealand. In 2021, she was appointed Pou Matua Mātauranga Māori, Senior Historian
Matariki_Williams
Seventh month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
by village mediums and can take place anywhere between March and July. Matariki (Māori New Year) – Different iwi celebrate according to their own tradition
July
Piripi proposed to make Matariki an official holiday. After public discussion, in 2009 a bill was introduced to make Matariki a public holiday; however
Public holidays in New Zealand
Public_holidays_in_New_Zealand
New Zealand actress and director (born 1971)
NZ Order of Merit, "Mana Wahine" from WIFT NZ and Te Waipuna a Rangi (Matariki Awards) for her contributions as an actor and director. House was born
Rachel_House
Constellation straddling the celestial equator
Puanga or Puaka) is closely connected with the celebration of Matariki. The rising of Matariki (the Pleiades) and Rigel before sunrise in midwinter marks
Orion_(constellation)
Collegiate university in Durham, England
Research Partnership and international university groups including the Matariki Network of Universities and the Coimbra Group. The university estate includes
Durham_University
New Zealand academic
the chief advisor to the New Zealand Government on the public holiday Matariki. He was named New Zealander of the Year in 2023. Mātāmua was educated at
Rangi_Mātāmua
Historic mining town in South Island, New Zealand
selling New Zealand made products. Matariki Arrowtown Lights is a one day cultural event that happens on Matariki in central Arrowtown. There is a showcase
Arrowtown
Practices and beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand
(spirit) to ensure that it is enough. Thanks for kōhā are accordingly warm. Matariki, "Māori New Year", celebrates the first rising of the Pleiades in late
Māori_culture
Stone circle and open-air observatory in New Zealand
Fingers of Mother Earth" marks the place where the heliacal rising of Matariki can be observed around the winter solstice in June. Stonehenge replicas
Stonehenge_Aotearoa
Public university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
October 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2009. "Members of the Matariki Network of Universities". Matariki Network of Universities. Archived from the original on
Queen's University at Kingston
Queen's_University_at_Kingston
Asterism of three stars within the constellation of Orion
(the canoe of Rangi), which extends to its prow at Matariki (The Pleiades). The rising of Matariki in the dawn sky marks the Māori New Year in late May
Orion's_Belt
Public holiday in Commonwealth realms
the holiday with Matariki (Māori New Year) as an official holiday. In 2022, the Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act declared Matariki as an official
King's_Official_Birthday
American real estate investment trust
Northwest (308,000 acres). The company also has a 77% ownership interest in Matariki Forestry Group, a joint venture, that owns or leases approximately 412
Rayonier
New Zealand showband musical group
musical group from New Zealand. The group comprises core members James Tito, Matariki Whatarau, Maaka Pohatu and Francis Kora, with occasional rotation of the
Modern_Māori_Quartet
Dark sky reserve in New Zealand
by issuing a set of commemorative stamps featuring the constellations Matariki, the Southern Cross, and Taurus. Dark sky movement in New Zealand "New
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Aoraki_Mackenzie_International_Dark_Sky_Reserve
Research university in Sweden
original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. "Matariki Network of Universities: Home". Matariki Network. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019
Uppsala_University
New Zealand politician (born 2002)
when he lectured about Matariki. In 2023, she gave a training course to the New Zealand Warriors about maramataka and Matariki. During Te Wiki o te Reo
Hana-Rawhiti_Maipi-Clarke
Kūiti, Waitomo has 16 beds and provides maternity and medical services. Matariki Hospital (38°01′07″S 175°19′29″E / 38.0184837°S 175.3248278°E / -38
Waikato_District_Health_Board
Suburb in Auckland, New Zealand
Since 2013, the annual Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail has been hosted in Glen Innes in celebration of Matariki, the Māori new year. It is an outdoor
Glen_Innes,_New_Zealand
Index of plants with the same common name
curled shoots of ferns. The pikopiko was one of the foods that was eaten at Matariki feasts. Once harvested, pikopiko can be peeled and washed to remove the
Pikopiko
New Zealand actress
Feature Film at the Aotearoa Film and Television awards for her role in Matariki. That year she was also a finalist for Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film
Sara_Wiseman
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023
referendum KiwiBuild New Zealand Upgrade Programme Te Pūkenga COVID-19 response Matariki public holiday Water Services Reform Programme (formerly Three Waters)
Jacinda_Ardern
New Zealand singer-songwriter
Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025. "Matariki Hunga Nui (Calling Me Home)": "Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 27
Kaylee_Bell
fireworks take place at New Year, as well as during Māori new year festival, Matariki. As New Zealand has become more multicultural, the use of fireworks for
Fireworks_in_New_Zealand
Binary star in the constellation Scorpius
Antares Rēhua, and regard it as the chief of all the stars especially the Matariki. Rēhua is father of Puanga/Puaka (Rigel), an important star in the calculation
Antares
Star Wars Day: May the 4th Cinco de Mayo "May 5" European Union Day May 9 Matariki: The "Maori new year" festival running between a week and month from late
List of multinational festivals and holidays
List_of_multinational_festivals_and_holidays
Interpretations and traditional meanings of the star cluster among various human cultures
Rotuma. The myth of the Pleiades in South Pacific Islands is related to Matariki, and the stars were originally one. Occurring June 20 – June 22, the winter
Pleiades in folklore and literature
Pleiades_in_folklore_and_literature
New Zealand actor (1980–2019)
Sione Uso Ranatonga Short film 2007 30 Days of Night Malekai Hamm 2010 Matariki Sergeant Wolfgram 2011 Panic at Rock Island TK 2012 Sione's 2: Unfinished
Pua_Magasiva
Monthlong observance celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture
February,, in Christchurch and Wellington Pride Month is in March. Rotorua in Matariki, and for Hamilton and Tauranga it is held in April. International LGBTQ
Pride_Month
New Zealand netball team
they have competed in the ANZ Premiership. The team was named after the Matariki star cluster which is also featured on the team's logo. They were grand
Northern_Stars
The flag flying at half-mast from the Matariki Building at University of Canterbury on the day of the death of Sir Edmund Hillary
Flag_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand actress
series) Rohan Refugee 2009–2012 Go Girls Britta McMann 52+ episodes 2010 Matariki Lisa 2010 This Is Not My Life Stewardess Episode: "1.9" 2012 White Lies
Alix_Bushnell
Central business district of Hamilton, New Zealand
Te Tiaho o Matariki was created by Neil Miller. The sculpture represents Pleiades in the form of a growing vine, with the stars of Matariki forming the
Hamilton_Central
List of flags used in Kīngitanga throughout history
name of Mahuta Tāwhiao, the third Māori King. The seven stars represent Matariki. The rainbow represents the god Uenuku and the canoe represents the Tainui
Flags_of_the_Kīngitanga
Settlement in Tasman District, New Zealand
Tadmor School) Korere School (opened 1885, formerly Upper Motupiko School) Matariki School (opened 1907, formerly Wangapeka School until 1912) Motupiko School
Tapawera
New Zealand weaver
Tiaho Mai: Creative Kāpiti Gallery, Matariki Ramaroa Festival Paraparaumu 2021 Whiti Ora: Toi Matarau Gallery, Matariki Ramaroa Festival Ōtaki 2021 Te Ringa
Sonia_Snowden
Public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
renamed Puaka-James Hight in 2014, after the brightest star in the cluster Matariki, to reflect the growing strength of UC's relationship with Ngāi Tahu and
University_of_Canterbury
year in the Māori lunar calendar. Celebration of Matariki underwent a revival in the early 1990s. Matariki was first celebrated as an official public holiday
Dark sky movement in New Zealand
Dark_sky_movement_in_New_Zealand
Rural community and valley in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island
office operated in the valley from 1930 to 1970. It was operated by the Matariki Station farm for most of that time. The area has two marae belonging to
Makarika
New Zealand musician and producer
Hinewehi Mohi, David Atai and Donald McNulty) 2005 3 Non-album singles "Matariki (Te Whetū o Te Tau)" 2010 — "Not Given Lightly" (Various Artists) 2012
Hinewehi_Mohi
annually in the small coastal town of Nūhaka, Hawke's Bay, during the Matariki celebration period. The festival first occurred in 2005 and is now an annual
Wairoa_Māori_Film_Festival
New Zealand singer, actress, dancer
soloist for the premiere of Matariki, composed by Gareth Farr and for which Boynton and Ariana Tikao wrote the words. Matariki was performed by the NZSO
Mere_Boynton
Animated short seen on Television New Zealand
OnDemand). There is a Matariki television special, Kiwi and Cat: Mānawātia a Matariki, where Kiwi and Cat learn about the stars of Matariki. The special features
Goodnight_Kiwi
2019 New Zealand government report
referendum KiwiBuild New Zealand Upgrade Programme Te Pūkenga COVID-19 response Matariki public holiday Water Services Reform Programme (formerly Three Waters)
He_Puapua
New Zealand historical drama film by Michael Jonathan
the Battle of O-Rākau. The film was released on 27 June 2024 during the Matariki weekend to coincide with the 160-year anniversary of Ngāti Maniapoto chief
Ka_Whawhai_Tonu
Court of first instance of New Zealand
Compensation Corporation (ACC) external review hearings. Te Kooti Matariki, the Matariki Court, is a sentencing court for Māori adult offenders within the
District_Court_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand dairy company
Zealand operations, wheeler was the 2021 NZ Marketer Of The Year. As part of Matariki celebrations the company launched a new limited-time product milk infused
Lewis_Road_Creamery
Māori singer-songwriter
COVID-19 pandemic, Rika wrote nine songs inspired by the nine stars of Matariki, which she learned about from Māori astronomer Rangi Mātāmua. Working with
Maisey_Rika
New Zealand comedy-drama television series
of Carol Duff. Irene Wood Nan McMann 1 - 5 Britta's great-grandmother. Matariki Whatarau Mitchell 5 A man known for his cheating and tendency towards using
Go_Girls
new public holiday Matariki would be introduced on 24 June 2022. This fulfilled her election pledge in September 2020 to make Matariki a public holiday
Second term of the Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand
Second_term_of_the_Sixth_Labour_Government_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand actress
the Seeker Brigid Episode: "Brennidon" 2009 The Cult Frances Seger 2010 Matariki Midwife 2011–2013 The Almighty Johnsons Ingrid Series regular 2015 Abandoned
Rachel_Nash
Rising of stars prior to sunrise
their civil calendar. To the Māori of New Zealand, the Pleiades are called Matariki, and their heliacal rising signifies the beginning of the new year (around
Heliacal_rising
New Zealand television channel
Barney The Dog (dubbed in Māori as Barney Te Kuri) "Behind The Bush Beyond Matariki Blaktrax Blood Brothers Bobtales (dubbed in Māori) Bubble Guppies (dubbed
Whakaata_Māori
New Zealand politician (1975–2025)
service) was held at Ōpaea on 1 July 2025 and was livestreamed. "Mānawatia a !Matariki". Facebook. Takutai Tarsh Kemp MP. 20 June 2025. Archived from the original
Takutai_Tarsh_Kemp
Traditional knowledge of the Māori people
around the Pleiades star cluster (Matariki). Some iwi, for example, used the first new moon after the appearance of Matariki as the start of the new year.
Mātauranga_Māori
Agricultural practice
varied annually, depending on whether a cold winter was predicted during Matariki. The positions of the stars and when the kūmara leaves beginning to wither
Sweet potato cultivation in Polynesia
Sweet_potato_cultivation_in_Polynesia
New Zealand actor and musician
of the Māori showband the Modern Māori Quartet, alongside Francis Kora, Matariki Whatarau and James Tito. Pohatu has been given the nickname "Human Jukebox"
Maaka_Pohatu
Annual New Zealand songwriting awards
Songwriter(s) Act Song Richard Bennett "E Hine" Richard Bennett Ngatai Huata "Matariki" Ngatai Huata Mahinarangi Tocker and Rihitapuwae Tocker "Taku Kotiro" Mahinarangi
2006 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
2006_APRA_Silver_Scroll_Awards
Lai Van New Caledonia Anolyn Lulu Stephanie Qwea Tracey Mawa Pareina Matariki Vanuatu Mixed Doubles Océan Belrose Melveen Richmond Tahiti Anolyn Lulu
Table tennis at the 2011 Pacific Games
Table_tennis_at_the_2011_Pacific_Games
New Zealand director
Disney films: The Lion King (originally released 1994), released during Matariki, and Frozen (originally released 2013), released in 2022. Waititi directed
Tweedie_Waititi
Species of fungus
baskets as the fishing nets of Taramainuku, a god associated with the Matariki star cluster. The unopened fruiting bodies are a traditional food source
Ileodictyon_cibarium
Polynesian language spoken in Easter Island
ex: Te ART ꞌati problem he PRED matariki file kore lack mo for oro grate o of rā DIST hora time Te ꞌati he matariki kore mo oro o rā hora ART problem
Rapa_Nui_language
1994 American animated film
released theatrically on June 23, 2022, to align with the Māori holiday of Matariki. Much of the Matewa Media production team, including producer Chelsea Winstanley
The_Lion_King
New Zealand DJ
DJ Lady Shaka drops iconic Te Reo tune, stuns with poi performance for Matariki in London". Mai FM. Retrieved 25 February 2024. "'We deserve to have our
Lady_Shaka
New Zealand musician
muzic.net.nz. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2022. "Dudley Benson's MATARIKI REMIX EP". Fame Magazine. 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2022. "It's Ōtepoti's
Dudley_Benson
Ancient Hawaiian season of New Year festival
at Kealakekua Bay, near a large heiau to Lono during Makahiki in 1778. Matariki Native Hawaiian cuisine Hawaiian Antiquities Mo'olelo Hawai'i. David Malo
Makahiki
2016 film by Lee Tamahori
Leigh as Golden Shears Announcer Alistair Browning as Mr. Mervyn Williams Matariki Whatarau as Mohi Peter Fifield as Background Extra James Fifield as Background
Mahana_(film)
the duration of the lockdown. On 7 September, Ardern committed to making Matariki a public holiday from 2022 if Labour was re-elected. On 9 September, Finance
2020 New Zealand general election
2020_New_Zealand_general_election
at the Wayback Machine – CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2015. Matariki Wilson (29 January 2015). "Lifetime service award for local cricket diehard"
Cricket_in_Oceania
Public research university in Tübingen, Germany
demanded free education for everyone. In May 2010, Tübingen joined the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) together with Dartmouth College (US), Durham
University_of_Tübingen
New Zealand television presenter
various publications, and her first children's book, The Stolen Stars of Matariki, was published by Scholastic in early 2018. In 2005, Kamo won Best Current
Miriama_Kamo
New Zealand organisation
governor-general, Dame Cindy Kiro, and vice-regal consort, Richard Davies, at the 2023 Matariki dinner at Government House, Wellington, on 14 July 2023
National_Iwi_Chairs_Forum
2022/13 11 April 2022 Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022 Te Ture mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o te Kāhui o Matariki 2022 2022/14 11 April 2022 Maori
List of acts of the 53rd New Zealand Parliament
List_of_acts_of_the_53rd_New_Zealand_Parliament
New Zealand politician (born 1992)
the previous Labour Government's minimum wage increase, designation of Matariki as a public holiday and doubling of sick leave entitlements for creating
Brooke_van_Velden
Public university in New Zealand
Anne (19 years) to this country. In May 2010 the university joined the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) together with Dartmouth College (US), Durham
University_of_Otago
Star cluster in the constellation of Taurus
of the year; Hawaiians (who call them Makaliʻi), Māori (who call them Matariki); Indigenous Australians (from several traditions); the Achaemenid Empire
Pleiades
Māori musical instrument
New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Retrieved 21 November 2010. "Putatara". Matariki Teacher Resources: Taonga pūoro. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Pūtātara
New Zealand public health agency
referendum KiwiBuild New Zealand Upgrade Programme Te Pūkenga COVID-19 response Matariki public holiday Water Services Reform Programme (formerly Three Waters)
Te_Whatu_Ora
2014 film
Wirepa Xavier Horan as Rangi Raukura Turei as Mehe George Henare as Tane Matariki Whatarau as Tama Mere Boynton as Turikatuku The film received mixed reviews
The_Dead_Lands
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
Purple = Pride Month Orange at the base fading to yellow at the top = Matariki Green base and yellow top = Daffodil Day (Cancer Society New Zealand) No
Sky_Tower_(Auckland)
Public votes on proposed changes to the flag of New Zealand
by Dominic Carroll Moving Forward by Dominic Carroll The Seven Stars of Matariki by Matthew Clare Silver Fern (Green) by Roger Clarke Curly Koru by Daniel
2015–2016 New Zealand flag referendums
2015–2016_New_Zealand_flag_referendums
sparking a connection with Esther, he departed only to return over the Matariki weekend and after being rejected at the airport due to parking ticket fines
List of Shortland Street characters introduced in 2022
List_of_Shortland_Street_characters_introduced_in_2022
New Zealand politician (born 1945)
referendum KiwiBuild New Zealand Upgrade Programme Te Pūkenga COVID-19 response Matariki public holiday Water Services Reform Programme (formerly Three Waters)
Winston_Peters
New Zealand cinematographer
2004: Oyster Farmer (Australia) 2005: River Queen 2007: Lovely Rita 2010: Matariki 2017: The Stolen "Queen's Birthday honours list 2005". Department of the
Alun_Bollinger
Memorial quilt project honoring lives lost to AIDS-related causes
original on 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2010-05-12. Gibson, Stephanie; Williams, Matariki; Cairns, Puawai (2019-11-01). Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance
NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
NAMES_Project_AIDS_Memorial_Quilt
Japanese rugby union team
Shimoe Ren Ōsawa Locks Rory Arnold (c) Brendon Nell* Edward Annandale Matariki Channings* Frank Lochore Flankers Timote Tavalea* Tatsuru Ōwada Yūta Moriyama
Green_Rockets_Tokatsu
New Zealand international rugby union & league player
off the bus, including her niece and nephew. She then walked to a nearby Matariki Early Childhood Centre to telephone her mother before returning to the
Stacey_Waaka
Species of pigeon native to New Zealand
2020. Wilson, Che (2021). "The difference between Puanga and Matariki. Ko Puanga, ko Matariki me ō rāua hononga". Museum of New Zealand. Archived from the
Kererū
2010 film by Taika Waititi
Josephs Maori Girls Choir Here We Are – The Phoenix Foundation Paki-o-Matariki – The Ratana Senior Concert Party Mum – Prince Tui Teka E Te Atua – St
Boy_(2010_film)
Māori academic and health leader
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Auckland 2022 Matariki Award, Waitī (Health & Science), Whakaata Māori 2021 Ministry of Health Equity Award
Christopher_Tooley
New Zealand writer and filmmaker
serial) Outrageous Fortune (2005–2007) (writer and director, TV serial) Matariki (2010) (writer and director, feature film) In Dark Places (2018) (writer
Michael Bennett (film director)
Michael_Bennett_(film_director)
North American dessert
people cook Parāoa Parai, a fry bread that is a traditional part of a Matariki feast. In Honduras, there is a fried dough made with flour called a macheteada
Fried_dough
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Tamil
Karunamay | கரூணாமயÂ
Full of light
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Success, Unconquerable, Invincible
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Thirsty, Silver
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Hindu, Indian
Goddess Saraswati
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Greek
(ΑτÏεÏÏ‚) Greek name ATREUS means fearless." In mythology, this is the name of a king of Mycenae, the father of Agamemnon.
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Slavic
Pet form of Slavic names containing the element mil, MILA means "favor, grace."Â
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Arabic, Muslim
Care of the Most Gracious (Allah)
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Hebrew
Listened to.
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Muslim
Servant of the finder, Slave of the finder, Perceiver
Biblical
my king; my counsel
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