Matariki celebrations held in Dunedin and Auckland

Saturday 21 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 21 Jun 2025, 6:27am

In this story Auckland Council, Ian Griffin

Approximately 800 people gathered at the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin to celebrate the Māori New Year. Meanwhile, a two-kilometre light and sound trail created by Māori artists is currently on display in the Auckland CBD.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 21 Jun 2025, 5:20am

   ‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 21 Jun 2025, 6:27am

   Light trail to celebrate Matariki goes on display (opens in new tab)