Matariki: ‘historic’ moment as New Zealand celebrates first Indigenous public holiday - The Guardian

Maori new year legally recognised for first time, prompting excitement and debate over how best to mark the day

On the volcanic peak of Maungakiekie, astronomers and stargazers huddled in the freezing early morning to see the constellations of the new year rising. Observatories around the country have opened t… [+4724 chars]

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