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![Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride
Opinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.
![King Charles shares heartfelt Matariki message after dropping NZ trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
King Charles shares heartfelt Matariki message after dropping NZ trip
The King's open letter is written in te reo Māori and English.
!['It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts
Friday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.
![Rain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's Bay
The end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.
![Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki
'I am unfortunately dying,' Joanna Paul-Robie revealed at a Matariki ceremony.
![Matariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Matariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefront
Thursday night’s Matariki drone show was an emotional experience for some of the thousands who huddled under the glow at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Video / Supplied
!['Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone show
Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.
![From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
![Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
![Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
![Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story
A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.
![Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
!['I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' event
Emily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.
![Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
![Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
![Taonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
House of Shem will headline Friday's festival
![Tūrangi looks to the stars for inspiration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tūrangi looks to the stars for inspiration
Tūrangi residents have created a spectacular Matariki light show using nothing but torches and a drone. Video / Supplied
![Celebrate Matariki with a hautapu ceremony at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Celebrate Matariki with a hautapu ceremony at home
'Hosting a hautapu at home can be simple,' says Leroy de Thierry. Here's how.
![Harmonic Resonators are on song for Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Harmonic Resonators are on song for Matariki
The harmonisers have recorded a song for children to learn the Matariki cluster
![Modern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiata](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Modern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiata
Fran Kora talks about the big Matariki broadcast on Friday
![Artist's works reflect Māori cultural heritage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Artist's works reflect Māori cultural heritage
“This particular exhibition highlights the different natural elements..."