Wellington mayor Justin Lester is calling for Matariki to be made a public holiday to replace the Queen's Birthday holiday.
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New host for 2018 Matariki festival
Te Kawerau a Maki iwi takes on the hosting of this year's Matariki Festival.
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Matariki to become Wellington's main Fireworks display event
Wellington's mayor is pulling the plug on the city's 22-year-old Guy Fawkes festival in favour of the Māori New Year festival, Matariki.
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Woman behind Taika Waititi's success
World renowned film-director, Taika Waititi has won the 2017 Matariki Supreme Award. His sister Tweedie Waititi received the award on his behalf and surprised the crowd with a moving speech.
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Taika Waititi crowned supreme winner at 2017 Matariki Awards
Renowned actor and director Taika Waititi has claimed the Te Tohu Tiketike o Matariki Supreme Award.
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Ngāi Tūhoe's Rawinia Higgins wins Te Waitī Award for Reo and Tikanga
Respected academic and researcher Professor Rawinia Higgins has taken out the Te Waiti Award for te reo Māori and tikanga at this year's Matariki Awards ceremony.
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Straker Translations awarded Te Tupu-ā-Nuku for Business and Innovation
Straker Translations is the recipient of the Te Tupu-ā-Nuku Award for Business and Innovation which is special recognition of inspiring New Zealanders whose game-changing discoveries, research or innovations are a driving force in our society.
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Lisa Carrington claims gold at Matariki Awards
World Champion Kayaker and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Carrington has taken out the Te Waitā Award for Sport at the 2017 Matariki Awards held at the Auckland Museum.
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Dr Elana Taipapaki Curtis receives Te Tupu-ā-Rangi Award for Health and Science
Dr Elana Taipapaki Curtis (Ngāti Rongomai, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Arawa) is the recipient of the Te Tupu-ā-Rangi Award for Health and Science
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Taika Waititi recognised for contribution to arts and entertainment
Internationally acclaimed director Taika Waititi (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) is the recipient of the Te Waipuna-ā-Rangi Award for Arts and Entertainment.
