Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei held a dawn karakia in Auckland’s Viaduct this morning, to celebrate the rise of Matariki.
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Prime Minister names first Matariki holiday date
The new public holiday was launched at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
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King Tuheitia seeks to unite tribe at New Year Poukai
King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII along with hundreds of Kiingitanga supporters gathered at the 85th Poukai held at Horahora marae, on the first day of the Pākehā New Year.
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NewsPolice urge festival-goers to use common sense this NYE
New Zealand Police are urging festival-goers who plan on welcoming in the New Year on a high, to look after themselves and their friends, especially those attending the annual Rhythm and Vines festival.
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Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy- 2017 New Year message
As we welcome in 2017 New Zealand's Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy reflects on the successes, transitions and those we lost in 2016. Following the Kaikoura earthquakes, her message urges fellow Kiwis to be prepared as the world around us could change in a mere second. "Take time for yourselves and take time for the people precious to you, all the best for 2017," says Dame Patsy Reddy.
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Wellington Free Ambulance gears up for busy new year's eve
In the countdown to 2017, Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics and 111 communication centre staff are gearing up for a big night.
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Exercise the best new year's resolution
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) wants people to put their mental wellbeing first when considering New Year’s resolutions and is emphasising how physical activity leads to people being happier and having a healthier state of mind.
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NewsGraphic Facebook page under investigation
Sexually explicit and racist comments as well as videos of an apparent assault and rowdy crowds in Tauranga are being investigated after they were posted on a Facebook page purported to be a Mt Maunganui New Year's Eve page.
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Over 100 police to patrol Mt Maunganui streets for NYE
Police Officer Tawhai Schuster says New Year’s Eve has changed drastically in the 12 years she’s been patrolling the streets of Mt Maunganui.
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News'Turning of the Tide' strategy targeting drink drivers a success
Police, Iwi and partners have used a successful initiative that targets drink drivers and have implemented it in the Waikato region.
