Matariki Is Not For Sale – Evening Report

CoveragePost

‘This is when we came of age’, says Māori leader on Matariki 2022

June 24, 2022

RNZ News Today’s Matariki celebrations signal the maturing of Aotearoa New Zealand, says Māori leader Sir Pou Temara. A ceremony attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other dignitaries was held in Wellington to mark the first national public holiday in New Zealand for Matariki. On a still Wellington morning at Te Papa, the hautapu ... <a title="‘This is when we came of age’, says Māori leader on Matariki 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/24/this-is-when-we-came-of-age-says-maori-leader-on-matariki-2022/" aria-label="Read more about ‘This is when we came of age’, says Māori leader on Matariki 2022">Read more</a>

CoveragePost

Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in

June 24, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Mike Lee, University of Auckland Aotearoa New Zealand will enjoy a new official public holiday on June 24, with the country marking Matariki — the start of the Māori New Year. But with it comes the temptation for businesses to use the day to drive sales. Some Māori have already expressed concern that ... <a title="Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/24/matariki-falls-during-a-quiet-retail-season-but-nz-businesses-should-be-wary-of-cashing-in/" aria-label="Read more about Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in">Read more</a>