News Matariki Celebrations: Events, Themes, and How to Watch by Daniel Perez - News Editor July 5, 2026 by Daniel Perez - News Editor July 5, 2026 Matariki 2026, the Māori New Year, marks the mid-winter rising of the Pleiades star cluster in New Zealand. Observed as a statutory public holiday, the event focuses on three core … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail