This Friday 10 July, NZ celebrates Matariki - the sun, stars and lunar phase aligning for the start of the Māori New Year, a time of reflection, celebration and preparation. This year is the fifth anniversary since Matariki became a public holiday.
See the PCANZ Matariki website page for Church resources for celebrating and learning more about Matariki, there are ideas for church services, video to share, and more.
You can watch live here on Friday 10 July at 5:55am, the Hautapu Ceremony and Matariki Address from Takaparawhau in Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland central-based iwi Ngāti Whātua is this year’s host, and the theme is Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone.