Matariki

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History of Matariki

Matariki was a time when people would gather to share kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and learnings.
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The Big Idea Editor
Image: Susana Lei'ataua
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Matariki - the depth of field is us

Susana Lei’ataua speaks of time, place and identity in the lead up to an important event.
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The Big Idea Editor
Image from Pentakis by Jon Baxter for Tūrama Festival Auckland
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The complete Lowdown on innovation during Matariki Puanga

Mark Amery scans Aotearoa to bring you in on what’s going on
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Mark Amery
Puaka Matariki Festival
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Time to choose what you’re doing for Matariki

Author, poet and playwright, Dominic Hoey picks his top arts events at this year’s Matariki celebrations.
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Dominic Hoey
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Seven Tūi of Matariki

Spotlighting two talented tamariki artists, writer Greer Enersen (age 9), and painter Tamsin Gurnell (age 9).
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The Big Idea Editor
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Haka of Matariki

Showcasing two talented tamariki, poet Rudy Smart (age 11), and painter Carlo Marquand (age 10).
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The Big Idea Editor
Film still from 'Waru'
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Stories Matter

Kerry Warkia, co-producer of films Waru and Vai, tells us why stories are ‘one of the most valuable traditions we have as humans’.
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The Big Idea Editor
Artist Liam Pettigrew (age 11)
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Matariki Song

Spotlighting two talented tamariki, poet Moana Hoogland (age 13), and artist Liam Pettigrew (age 11).
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The Big Idea Editor
Chloe Loftus Dance, Image credit Keith Morris, dancers Chloe Loftus & Lara Ward
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Bring art to the people

With Matariki celebrations filling Aotearoa, Chloe Loftus tells us why taking art into public spaces is so powerful.
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The Big Idea Editor
Annette
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I can tell you that I’m Māori but can’t recite my Pepeha

Annette Morehu proudly speaks of the Māori in her and her tamariki and questions iwi privilege on the dawn of Matariki.
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Annette Morehu