More relevant to 21st century New Zealanders is the Maori celebration of Matariki, the Maori word for the Pleiades star cluster, which signalled the new year. According to the government website ...

Students will work collaboratively to create and produce artwork and the Mana Moana public art events for the observance of Matariki Public Holiday. These projects will investigate a range of values, ...

All are welcome to this Umu Kohukohu Whetū, the preparation of the hāngī before sunrise on the first day of Matariki celebrations ... a celebration of delicious Maori-owned businesses.