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 He Waka Tipua We commissioned this report to provide observations and insights on the potential provenance of the waka partially excavated on Rēkohu-Wharekauri-Chatham Island and to inform and guide provenance research and documentation regarding the waka. Published on 9 July, 2025
Article Te Tai Whakaea Learn about Te Tai Whakaea, an ongoing project to record and tell the stories of Treaty of Waitangi settlements from the perspectives of those involved. 26 May, 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 Waitangi Day Fund: 2025 Successful Applicants List of successful applicants for the Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund for 2025. Published on 13 December, 2024
publication Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku Covid Cultural Recovery Programme: Evaluation report Created as part of a wider government programme introduced in 2020 to deliver short-term relief and medium-term support for the arts, culture and heritage sector following COVID-19. Published on 3 July, 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 Matariki Ahunga Nui funding recipients A list of recipients of The Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund in 2023. Published on 7 May, 2024
publication New Zealanders' engagement with Matariki report 2023 Research report to help understand the nation’s attitudes, perceptions, and engagement with Matariki, the Māori New Year and the public holiday Published on 4 June, 2024