Information regarding the Matariki and Puanga public holiday celebrations

Thursday 19 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

The Matariki holiday celebrates the Māori New Year through gathering and honouring the dead. This year's theme, Matariki mā Puanga, recognises regional differences in marking the occasion. Weather conditions may affect stargazing opportunities for the Matariki and Puanga clusters this weekend.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 19 Jun 2025, 4:00pm

   Matariki holiday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 19 Jun 2025, 4:31pm

   Matariki mā Puanga: How will you celebrate the public holiday? (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via StuffThu 19 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

   How is the sky looking for Matariki and Puanga stargazing? (opens in new tab)

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