Whakanuia te tau hou Māori, 19 o Pipiri ki 11 o Hōngongoi 2021. Celebrate the Māori new year, from 19 June until 11 July 2021.

The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa is an important time in the Māori calendar, as it signifies the start of the Māori new year.  

Historically, new year celebrations provided the opportunity for whānau to come together to acknowledge the year gone by, prepare and plan for the year ahead; to celebrate with kai, kōrero, ceremony and entertainment. 

Today, everyone in Aotearoa has the opportunity to celebrate the unique place we live in, show respect for the whenua (land) we live on, and to share and grow together through traditions that continue each year. From 2022 Matariki will be recognised with a public holiday.

If you would like to learn more Te Papa have this great website.