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Māori new year festival
In Māori culture, Matariki (Māori pronunciation: [ˈmɐtɐɾiki]) is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
New Zealand community activist (born 1988)
to make Matariki a public holiday. In 2022 the New Zealand government passed the Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act and the first Matariki public holiday
Te_Raukura_O'Connell_Rapira
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2026 New Zealand film
April 2026. It was later released on TVNZ+ on 10 July to coincide with Matariki. Liam Rātana and Emma Gleason of The Spinoff gave Sgt. Haane a positive
Sgt._Haane
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 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
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
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
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
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
New Zealand academic
Technological Innovation National Science Challenge. In 2022 she was part of the Matariki Governance Board reporting to the Ministers of Māori Crown Relations, Workplace
Pauline_Harris
New Zealand politician
January 2024. "Matariki public holiday passes into law". RNZ. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024. McClure, Tess (23 June 2022). "Matariki: 'historic'
Kiri_Allan
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
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
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
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
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
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
Astronomical observatory and planetarium in Auckland, New Zealand
exhibits. With year-round Māori astronomy shows as well as a winter season of Matariki shows, visitors have an authentic way to connect to the night sky in Aotearoa
Stardome_Observatory
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
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
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 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
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
Total eclipse
event. Dunedin was planning a winter night-sky festival, beginning with Matariki and ending with the eclipse ten days later. This eclipse is part of an
Solar eclipse of July 22, 2028
Solar_eclipse_of_July_22,_2028
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
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 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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
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
Topics referred to by the same term
MNU may refer to: Manitoba Nurses' Union, a Canadian trade union Matariki Network of Universities, an international group MidAmerica Nazarene University
MNU
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
previous day. 7 April – Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill passes its third reading in Parliament, establishing Matariki as a public holiday in New Zealand
2022_in_New_Zealand
Wellington theatre company
2016, Circa Theatre provided support and a venue for Tawata Productions Matariki Development Festival, an international indigenous playwrights festival
Circa_Theatre
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
showing formalized cooperations among institutions of tertiary education. Matariki Network of Universities McDonnell International Scholars Academy Universitas
List_of_university_networks
River in the Auckland Region, New Zealand
River → Kaipara Harbour Tributaries • left Mangatoetoe Stream • right Matariki Stream, Huranui Stream, McEntee Stream, King Stream, Le Gros Stream, Inkster
Kumeū_River
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
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
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
Shark 2007 Down by the Riverside 2009 Under the Mountain 2010 Tracker 2010 Matariki 2010 Boy 2013 Epic 2014 Lexi 2014 What We Do in the Shadows 2014 The Dark
List of films set in New Zealand
List_of_films_set_in_New_Zealand
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
Memorial quilt project honoring lives lost to AIDS-related causes
powerhouse.com.au. Retrieved 2026-07-31. Gibson, Stephanie; Williams, Matariki; Cairns, Puawai (2019-11-01). Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance
NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
NAMES_Project_AIDS_Memorial_Quilt
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
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 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
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
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 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
New Zealand actor and rugby player
Year Title Role Notes 1997 The Whole of the Moon Cop 2010 Matariki Young cop 2014 The Last Saint Pinball 2017 Ghost in the Shell Police Commander Johns
Joe_Naufahu
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
New Zealand netball player and coach
the Year 2018: Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards – Coach of the Year 2019: Matariki Awards – Te Waitā Award for Sport 2020: Halberg Award Coach of the year
Noeline_Taurua
Australian artist
June 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024. "Aotearoa Found in Translation - Matariki Fest". The Big Idea. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2024.{{cite web}}:
Gabby_O'Connor
Walk touring a series of 23 sculptures of quotations from New Zealand writers
unveiled on 25 June 2026. It features the text “He Karakia mō Puanga mā Matariki”, composed by Ben Ngaia (Te Āti Awa), and was designed by David Hakaraia
Wellington_Writers_Walk
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
Farley (BAR) S Felix (BAR) 4 W Henzell (AUS) M Miao (AUS) 11 11 7 11 59 P Matariki (VAN) R Benjamin (VAN) K Farley (BAR) S Felix (BAR) A Lukaaya (UGA)
Table tennis at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Mixed doubles
Table_tennis_at_the_2010_Commonwealth_Games_–_Mixed_doubles
New Zealand photographer
World Aotearoa New Zealand Ngā Mahara o te Ao. Retrieved 2 December 2024. "Matariki Puanga 2021 Museum @ Te Ahu 6–9 July" (PDF). Te Ahu Centre. Retrieved 2
Charles_Peet_Dawes
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
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 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
Forest in Auckland, New Zealand
through their treaty settlement. The forest license now sits with Rayonier Matariki Forests, which purchased Carter Holt Harvey's assets in 2005. The forest
Riverhead_Forest
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
New Zealand politician
referendum KiwiBuild New Zealand Upgrade Programme Te Pūkenga COVID-19 response Matariki public holiday Water Services Reform Programme (formerly Three Waters)
Shane_Jones
Train station in Auckland, New Zealand
Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother. Inside the station, seven skylights represent the Matariki constellation. The entire station is in the shape of a waka and the four
Te_Waihorotiu_railway_station
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
British mental health researcher and academic
woman to be made chair of the Group of Eight in 2018. She also led the Matariki network of universities. At the University of Western Australia, Freshwater
Dawn_Freshwater
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
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
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
Scottish astrophysicist
September 2024. "Matariki Kāinga Hokia – Matariki calls you home". Lakes Weekly. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024. "Matariki Arrowtown Kā-Muriwai
Brian_J._Boyle
Sporting event delegation
Carey (WAL) W 4–0 Beh (MAS) L 1–4 Did not advance Zhenhua Vivian Tan Matariki (VAN) W 4–0 Worrell (BAR) W 4–0 —N/a 1 Q Bye Li (NZL) W 4–1 Sibley (ENG)
Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Australia_at_the_2010_Commonwealth_Games
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
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