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Matariki

Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate

Matariki commemorations began before dawn around the country on Friday morning with the national observance held at Treble Cone near Wānaka.

Hosted by Ngāi Tahu, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among those who attended.

The holiday has been celebrated with karakia and hautapu ceremony.

Rangi Mātāmua alongside umu preparations at Treble Cone.
Rangi Mātāmua alongside umu preparations at Treble Cone. Photo credit: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
The sun rises over Lake Wānaka.
The sun rises over Lake Wānaka. Photo credit: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson speaking to RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes and Justine Murray.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson speaking to RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes and Justine Murray. Photo credit: Pokere Paewai
Umu preparations at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua.
Umu preparations at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Hautapu ceremony at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua.
Hautapu ceremony at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua. Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Graeme Murray via RNZ
Umu preparations at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, for an early morning hautapu organised by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Umu preparations at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, for an early morning hautapu organised by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Photo credit: Tu Natanahira/RNZ
Matariki in pictures: New Zealanders gather to celebrate
Photo credit: Tu Natanahira/RNZ

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