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Wednesday 3 July 2019

“Should Matariki be a Public Holiday?”

I believe Matariki should be a public holiday because…. 


We have a public holiday for New Year, this is celebrated
on the 1st January every year.  


Maori have 355 days in their years cycle, it is known as
Matariki which means ‘Cluster of Stars’.  This is a time
to celebrate unity, kai, whanau, remembering loved ones
who have past and celebrating the future.  


Matariki allows Maori to keep connected with the 
environment which spiritually is very important in their
culture, these are things like the oceans and forests.


Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand,
I believe our Maori cultural beliefs should be
recognised and celebrated by all not just Maori.    

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