The 7 Days team share their resolutions for Matariki, the Maori New Year.

A Maori version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and a no holds barred kapa haka will be part of this year's Maori New Year celebrations.

The Matariki festivities held around Auckland near their end today with one of the biggest events — the Manu Aute Kite Day at Orakei Marae.

For a group of first time entrants in this year's Kapa Haka Super 12s, there's no place to hide come performance time tomorrow.

In honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.

Only the staunchest will actually see it. They'll have to brave the pre-dawn chill at a time when sensible people are in bed. But seeing isn't everything.

An R-rated burlesque haka has been added to this year's Maori New Year line-up.

King Tuheitia will tonight host 150 dinner guests to mark the beginning of Matariki, and start a new tradition.

"Essentially it's about gathering with family and friends and speaking about planning for the next year, about remembrance for those passed on."

If you're looking to find Matariki in the night skies, try this useful infographic - it'll make your star gazing a little easier.

It makes sense to plant vegetables by the lunar cycles, writes Meg Liptrot.

Make a simple kite as a great way to mark the Maori New Year, suggests Justin Newcombe.

Matariki is a way for non-Maori to learn about Maori culture in a relaxed setting.

Matariki Festival producer Mikki-tae Tapara shares his packing tips.