Article Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund The Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund supports Māori communities to develop initiatives that recognise the wider kaupapa and principles of Matariki, the Māori New Year. 13 October, 2023
event Matariki Public Holiday The Matariki public holiday is based on the winter rising of the Matariki cluster in the early morning sky during the Tangaroa period of the lunar month of Pipiri. 16 November, 2023
publication Matariki celebration cost Request for total cost of Matariki celebrations in 2022. Published on 22 December, 2022
news Matariki traditions embedded atop the maunga and across Aotearoa Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the celebrations. 15 July, 2023
news Matariki Ahunga Nui funding decisions Matariki celebrations across Aotearoa will be significantly enhanced with 119 successful applicants for the over $3 million Matariki Ahunga Nui fund. 30 June, 2023
news Appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua, Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Kiri Allan is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) as Chief Advisor – Mātauranga Matariki, operating through Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 1 November, 2022