Matariki and Puanga are stars that sit in the night sky together to signal the start of the Māori new year for different iwi.

Matariki mā Puanga acknowledges and embraces the different traditions, stars and tikanga around celebrating the Māori New Year, recognising the regional variations.

We can all connect to the core values of Matariki and Puanga and embrace the diverse ways for marking the new year.