As we prepare for Matariki, Dr Rangi Mataamua warns that if we don't stop polluting the sky, then half the world won't be able to the Milky Way.
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Calls to revive poroporoaki Matariki practices
The director of Te Reo and Tikanga for Ngāti Kahungunu wants iwi to revive the custom of farewelling the dead during Matariki. Tatere McLeod says this will comfort those who lose loved ones during the tangihanga ban.
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NewsMatariki Day group confident petition will reach parliament
The group behind a petition to establish a public holiday to mark Matariki say they have spoken with politicians to sound out their support and plan to make a concerted effort to push the kaupapa in the new year.
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Matariki Day- 'It's a totally different mindset now'
It has been ten years since the last significant effort was made to establish a public holiday to mark Matariki. Now a fresh attempt to create a groundswell of support for the idea is gaining momentum through a new online petition.
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Māori excellence celebrated at 2019 Matariki Awards
Māori excellence was celebrated last night at the 2019 Matariki Awards. There were 10 winners across 11 categories recognised for their outstanding achievement and contributions to Te Ao Māori.
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Whale Watch Kaikoura dive in for the win at Matariki Awards
The Māori owned business won two awards at the Matariki Awards, including the top Supreme Award.
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Decorated producer Ainsley Gardiner recognised at Matariki Awards
Gardiner has received the Te Waipuna-ā-Rangi Award for Arts and Entertainment, the latest accolade in a remarkably distinguished career.
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Legendary Māori country singer honoured for contribution to music
New Zealand's top Māori country singer Dennis Marsh has been honoured at the 2019 Matariki Awards as the winner of the Te Mata o te Ariki special award for his outstanding contribution to music.
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Wahine tech entrepreneur wins Matariki young achievers award
Kendall Flutey of Ngāi Tahu is the winner of the Te Whetū Maiangi Award for Young Achievers at the 2019 Matariki Awards for her work in creating Banquer, a programme that teaches financial management in schools.
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Papa honoured for championing revitalisation of te reo
Pānia Papa has devoted most of her life to the revitalisation of te reo Māori to ensure the language will flourish for future generations. In honour of her mahi, she was awarded the Te Waitī Award for Te Reo and Tikanga at the 2019 Matariki Awards this evening.
