news Matariki is a celebration for everyone This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national calendar and the many ways it is celebrated across the country 2 July, 2026
publication Matariki Hautapu official programme 2025 Official programme from the Matariki Hautapu hosted by Ngāti Rangi at Tirorangi Marae on Friday, 20 June 2025. Published on 16 June, 2025
publication New Zealanders' engagement with Matariki report 2024 Research report to help understand the nation’s attitudes, perceptions, and engagement with Matariki, the Māori New Year and the public holiday Published on 17 April, 2025
news Puanga to be star of Matariki 2025 This year’s theme of Matariki mā Puanga highlights communities who observe Puanga astronomical traditions and is all about celebrating and learning about the Māori new year together. 16 April, 2025
publication Matariki Hautapu official programme 2024 Official programme from the Matariki Hautapu hosted by Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou, Kāi Tahu at Treble Cone, Wānaka on Friday, 27 June 2024. Published on 15 August, 2024
publication Matariki Hautapu official programme 2023 Official programme from the Matariki Hautapu hosted by Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa at Ngongotahā, Rotorua on Friday, 14 July 2023. Published on 15 August, 2024
news Matariki celebrations for all New Zealanders The third official celebration of Matariki is taking shape with preparations well underway for the nationally broadcast hautapu from Treble Cone, Wānaka. 24 June, 2024
news Kāi Tahu to host nationally broadcasted Matariki hautapu ceremony The peaks of Treble Cone will provide the scenic setting to the third, nationally broadcast Matariki hautapu ceremony. 19 June, 2024
publication Spend over Matariki report Report on the consumer spend over the Matariki holiday over several years. Published on 7 June, 2024
news Theme for Matariki 2024 announced - ‘Matariki Heri Kai’ "Matariki Heri Kai - The feast of Matariki is the theme for Matariki 2024," announced Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki, Professor Rangi Mātāmua. 4 June, 2024