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Mānawatia a Matariki!
 
Video by Chloe Stantiall

Cool ways to kōrero: Our phrase for this week is 'Mānawatia a Matariki!'

Priscilla Thatcher —

This means, Happy New Year!, or Welcome Matariki! Signified by the Matariki cluster of stars reappearing in our night sky, Matariki is a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present, and plan for the year ahead. It is not a specific day but rather a period of time to enjoy with your whānau.

So what can you say when you wake up over the next few days? Mānawatia a Matariki!
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