Schools and early childhood centres have a new resource to help children celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Last year’s resource was downloaded more than 20,000 times around the country, by ...

Associate Minister of Education (Māori) Kelvin Davis has today announced 51 education resources that will help bring Mātauranga Māori to life. “Matariki is our first uniquely te ao Māori public ...

Matariki is a significant occasion for all people of Aotearoa and marks the beginning of a new year in te ao Māori. It is an opportunity for whānau and communities to come together to reflect on the ...

Jacinda Ardern has revealed the date of New Zealand’s new public holiday. The first Matariki public holiday will be held on Friday 24 June 2022 after consideration by an expert panel. The public ...

ACT call it a burden to business and Labour says it’s a step forward in our race relations journey. Either way, Aotearoa will officially recognise Matariki, the first indigenous public holiday, and ...