Ahead of Matariki 2024, in this extract from the insightful Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide, author, presenter and professor Scotty Morrison (Ngāti Whakaue) explains the history behind the holiday ...
All are welcome to this Umu Kohukohu Whetū, the preparation of the hāngī before sunrise on the first day of Matariki celebrations. Families are welcome to attend this traditional ceremony ...