Matariki
Matariki Handbook
Inspired by Dr Rangi Mataamua's easy-to-follow Matariki handbook, the panel look at the relation of the stars to the preparation of a hautapu. Audio
Matariki music with Dave Wilson
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to share some songs in the spirit of Matariki - ones that encourage us to raise our eyes to the skies. Dave Wilson is musician, composer, and… Audio
How the Chinese community is celebrating Matariki
Cultural groups have been holding workshops at events in Auckland that have been organised to mark Matariki, touching on both traditional and contemporary subjects.
Rising star: Quantum physicist Dr Jacob Ngaha
Jacob Ngaha believes he's Aotearoa's very first Māori quantum physicist. He says there's room for mātaraunga Māori in the science world - and he wants more rangitahi to join his learning journey.
Short Story: A Tree Full of Rubies by Shelley Burne-Field
A Tesla-driving city lawyer returns home to face her past in this new story by award-winning writer Shelley Burne-Field (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Rārua).
Te Rangi Huata: lighting Matariki bonfires for Mahuika
Driftwood and slash from Cyclone Gabrielle will fuel bonfires celebrating Matariki on Hawkes Bay beaches on Saturday night. Families are encouraged to light a small fire, bring fish and chips and… Audio
Fleeing driver crashes at Matariki celebration, officer injured
A police officer has been injured and children in a parked car narrowly escaped injury after police say a fleeing driver crashed at a Matariki celebration in Shannon.
The childrens picture book helping all ages deal with grief
Bilingual storyteller and children's book author Moira Wairama specialises in sharing Maori creation stories for kids. Her latest book "Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna" celebrates grandmothers while… Audio
Maori tourism operators welcome increased Matariki awareness
Maori tourism operators are welcoming more public awareness and interest in Matariki. Last year was the first time it was marked with a public holiday. This Friday Matariki events are organised across… Audio
Rising star: Musician Paige Tapara
Paige Tapara was inspired to become a pop star after watching an American tween movie as a child. Now, she wants to inspire queer Māori artists to own their space in Aotearoa's music industry.
Is Matariki the world's oldest story?
We call this star cluster Matariki – but the Seven Sisters myth is told all over the world, in startlingly similar fashion. Could it be our oldest story? Audio
Rising star: Farmer Chloe Butcher-Herries
Chloe Butcher-Herries knew she wanted to be a farmer since she was eight years old. Now she wants to inspire other wahine Māori to join the industry.
My Matariki: 'As a Māori, it's making me really want to learn more'
Four Māori New Zealanders tell Tracey Cooper what Matariki means to them.
Rising star: Chef Lyall Minhinnick
At 14, Lyall Minhinnick looked like he was on the fast-track to trouble. At 28, he’s one of Aotearoa’s rising culinary stars.
M101 Pocket Edition for 30 June
In this week's Pocket Edition, Charlotte Ryan highlights the best new music of the week and features Jerome Kavanagh and his new song written for Matariki & Diggy Dupe talks to Tony Stamp about his… Audio
Matariki: Marking the Māori New Year at Te Kura-ā-Rito o Newton
An Auckland school community that has long celebrated Matariki is welcoming its recognition as a public holiday.
Gareth FARR: Ngā Hihi o Matariki
a significant work of symphonic proportions to celebrate the Māori new year, an opportunity to come together in recognition of a celestial event of uniqueness and beauty.
Ariana Tikao (Taonga Puoro)… Audio
Te Kaahu - Matariki Korero
Em Walker aka THIEA talks to Kara Rickard about her album Te Kaahu O Rangi and chooses a favourite song for Matariki. Audio
Dallas Tamaira is Just Fine
With the release of his latest single Just Fine, Fat Freddy's Drop frontman talks to Kara Rickard about making music under the shadow of a pandemic, returning to his roots in Kaikoura and enjoying the… Audio
Troy Kingi & Delaney Davidson - Black Sea Golden Ladder in Session
Troy Kingi and delaney Davidson join Mark williams in the RNZ Studios for a special Matariki performance and a korero about their upcoming tour and the release of the te reo version of Troy's album… Audio