Matariki public holiday falls on Friday 20 June

Monday 16 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2:34pm

The Matariki public holiday, which celebrates the Māori New Year, takes place this Friday. The holiday first became official in 2022 and serves as a time for gathering and honouring the dead.

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1. RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 2:35pm

   Matariki public holiday 2025: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 16 Jun 2025, 3:37pm

   Matariki holiday: What to know about celebrations and surcharges (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:30pm

   Matariki: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 2:34pm

   Matariki public holiday: What you need to know (opens in new tab)