Mānawatia a Matariki

Matariki Herenga Waka — For Everyone
Friday 10 July 2026

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Matariki Herenga Waka — For Everyone

Waerea · Opening karakia

Waerea te rangi e tū nei Waerea te papa e takoto nei Whakapūmautia tēnei kawa uruora Te kawa ki a Matariki

Clear the sky above Clear the earth below Establish this ceremony The formal ceremony of Matariki

Nine stars rise with Matariki — each carries its own kōrero, its own atua, its own care of the world. Puanga rises with them for many rohe.

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Three themes of Matariki

Whakamaumaharatanga · Remembrance

Remember those who have passed during the year.

Hākari · Celebrating now

Gather to celebrate the present with feasting, games, and joyful activities.

Whakaaro mō āpōpō · Looking to the future

Plan for the year ahead.

Karakia by Prof. Rangiānehu Mātāmua.
Published by Te Arawhiti / Manatū Taonga at matariki.com.
© Rangi Matamua 2023. Used under matariki.com non-commercial celebration terms.
ISBN 978-1-77550-870-0 (Online).