Matariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.

Watch live: The Front Bench panellists unpack Labour's Matariki holiday policy.

New Zealand astronomers and sports stars are inviting Kiwis to see in the new year.

Sub-zero temperatures were felt last night in Mt Cook, Christchurch and Rotorua.

"It's promising to see the calibre of tangata whenua making strides in their fields."

A spectacular light display on the Harbour Bridge tells the story of those first arrivals.

The glow show is a Matariki celebration sure to delight young audiences.

Kirsty Bennett has published a book for children about the star Puanga.

Bay of Plenty artist Graham Hoete talks to Sarah Pollok about what inspires him.

The Basement Theatre celebrates Matariki with two very different plays worth seeing.

Light displays will take place every Friday and Saturday for the next three weeks.

While you're getting into the groove you might also like some Māori literature.

Former All Black and Whanganui police officer Glen Osborne is booked for the next reading.

Poi maker wants to express Māori culture and bring the community together.

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Event organiser Sam Hema had Ria Hall in mind when he came up with the concert concept.

Even on the smell of an oily rag, you can still make bright theatre, says costume-maker.

Waimihi Hotere stars in The Mooncake & The Kumara, at Q Theatre.

Maori theatre shines especially brightly at Matariki, writes Dionne Christian.

Auckland landmarks were last night lit up to celebrate Matariki.

Auckland landmarks were lit up tonight to celebrate the Maori New Year, Matariki.

Matariki may be visible this weekend and some ski fields are set to open.

The Sky Tower will be lit up in orange again this week, during the final week of Auckland's Matariki Festival celebrating Maori New Year.

Modern theatre frequently brings together disparate cultures to create vivid and dramatic storytelling and it's certainly true with Auckland's Matariki Festival programme.

Rawiri Paratene reckons he could be the most well-travelled New Zealander in the world - and even if he's not, his travels have still made history.

More than 20 prominent Auckland buildings and landmarks will be lit up sunrise orange tonight to mark the beginning of Matariki.

The Matariki Festival is gearing up once more, beginning with the unveiling of this year's line-up.

If you had never heard the one about the Irishman, the German and the Sikh, Te Mahurehure Community Marae in Pt Chevalier on Sunday was the place to be.

Matariki brings a full calendar of events to enjoy over the next month.