Matariki
2024 - 6 - 28Unlocking the Power of Matariki: Embracing Autism Awareness and Cultural Celebration
Cultural celebrations - Indigenous art - Matariki - Māori culture - New Zealand traditionsDiscover the unique perspective on autism through a Māori lens during Matariki celebrations!
Auckland resident, Tamara Grant, sheds light on the significance of Matariki as a time for reflection and celebration in the Māori culture. With the arrival of Matariki, there's a special opportunity to understand autism from a Māori worldview, offering new insights and approaches to awareness. The festivities surrounding Matariki create a welcoming platform to learn and appreciate the diversity of perspectives, including those related to autism. It's a time to embrace inclusivity and understanding in a culturally rich setting.
In another corner of New Zealand, the iwi gala ball in 2024 was a highlight as Kaumātua from Ngāti Tamaoho and the Waiohua Confederated Tribes gathered to celebrate their elders' significant roles within their community. The event was a powerful display of unity and respect for the wisdom and contributions of the Kaumātua, showcasing the strength of community bonds during Matariki.
As Matariki approaches, awareness of autism in indigenous communities grows, highlighting unique perspectives and approaches to support and inclusion. The intersection of cultural traditions and modern understanding creates a harmonious space for learning and acceptance. Embracing diversity and honoring the wisdom of elders are central themes that resonate both in autism awareness and cultural celebrations during Matariki.
Matariki ideal time to learn about autism from a Māori world view (Te Ao Māori News)
This story first appeared on Stuff. Auckland woman Tamara Grant welcomes Matariki and appreciates what it signifies as a time of reflection, celebration and ...
Matariki 2024: Kaumātua celebrated at iwi gala ball (Te Ao Māori News)
Kaumātua from Ngāti Tamaoho and the Waiohua Confederated Tribes have come together to honour their contribution within their hapori.
Matariki whetū heri kai (The Spinoff)
What food traditions should we incorporate into our Matariki celebrations? The chef behind Feast Matariki has some simple suggestions.
Professor Rangi Matamua and the rising Matariki movement (Te Ao Māori News)
Professor Rangi Matamua is rightly chuffed when he points out that public recognition and celebration of Matariki and the maramataka continues to rise, ...
Matariki live updates: Aotearoa celebrates Māori New Year (RNZ)
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Matariki ki Waikato 2024: Events across Waikato to mark Māori New ... (New Zealand Herald)
Matariki ki Waikato celebrations are under way, with an impressive lineup of events. From Pōkeno to Putāruru, and Kawhia to Kopu, the events calendar is ...
'Incredibly powerful' celebration marks Matariki (Otago Daily Times)
The national Matariki hautapu ceremony took place at Treble Cone this morning, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon among the guests. Hosted by Kāi Tahu and Te ...
Te Puia Matariki Hautapu Ceremony And Whnau Fun Day Draw ... (Scoop.co.nz)
Photo: Graeme Murray There have been moments of deep presence with te taiao at the Hautapu Ceremony, through to tītī tōrea, Matariki arts, crafts, games and ...
What's happening around the motu for Matariki? (Newshub)
The theme for this year's celebrations is Matariki Heri Kai - the Feast of Matariki. A call for people to think not only about their kai, ...
Three deep: A review of the Matariki public holiday (The Spinoff)
After some initial awkwardness, Matariki has quickly become an integral part of our nation's cultural identity.
Matariki festivities begin with blessing ceremony in East Coast (1 News)
The ceremony, celebrating newborns, comes as part of the revitalisation of Māori traditions.
Government stands by Matariki funding cuts (RNZ)
The government is confident a funding cut for Matariki will not hamper future celebrations, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
Review: The Tīwhas Matariki Spectacular is energetic indigenous ... (The Spinoff)
The four-piece drag queen Māori beat girl collective's latest show is a beautiful emotional rollercoaster.
The Third Annual Matariki Arrowtown KMuriwai Event Delights An ... (Scoop.co.nz)
Over 8000 people of all ages rugged up and enjoyed the third year of celebrations which spanned from Buckingham Green to Library Green. The crowd was a mix of ...
As political fervor for New Zealand's Māori resurgence wanes, a new ... (The Associated Press)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When Ngarauru Mako told her family she was calling off Christmas festivities in favor of celebrating Matariki, the Māori new ...
Government stands by Matariki funding cuts (RNZ)
The government is confident a funding cut for Matariki will not hamper future celebrations, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
Matariki celebrated on high (Otago Daily Times)
Kāi Tahu members (from left) Tāwini White, Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe, Manuhaea O'Regan, Thomas Aerepo-Morgan, Edward Ellison, Rīpeka Pōtiki, Kiringaua Cassidy, ...
8000 celebrate Matariki in Arrowtown (Crux News)
The atmosphere in the centre of Arrowtown (Kā-Muriwai) was electric last night with the Matariki Arrowtown festivities. Over 8000 people of all ages rugged ...
How I celebrated Matariki growing up (1 News)
Re: News journalist Te Ahipourewa Forbes shares why she's always celebrated Matariki even before it was made an official public holiday.
Award-winning broadcaster reveals terminal illness at Matariki (Te Ao Māori News)
Joanna Paul-Robie has revealed she is dying of cancer, as Matariki commemorations and reflections unfold around the country.
Most shops expected to open on Matariki, but it may pay to check ... (Stuff.co.nz)
Shops and hospitality businesses are hoping for a busy Matariki public holiday.
Government Stands By Matariki Funding Cuts (Scoop.co.nz)
As the government defends reduced funding for Matariki events, the holiday is experiencing a resurgence throughout the Pacific.
Mānawatia a Matariki: What's on in Wellington (Stuff.co.nz)
Today's the third year that Matariki has been celebrated as a public holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand. The rising of the Matariki star cluster's nine stars ...
Talanoa: Matariki tradition has deep roots in Te-Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa ... (Tagata Pasifika)
The start of Matariki was celebrated on Friday and in Aotearoa it signals the start of the Maori New Year. It is tied to the rise in the night sky of the ...
Ten local films to watch this long Matariki weekend (The Spinoff)
From a nail-biting action thriller to a charming cross-cultural rom-com, we really can do it all here in Aotearoa.
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