Matariki
Hoodies - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Lightwork - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
The Abyss - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Machine Talk - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Roots Man - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Auckland!!! - Ché-Fu & AP
Two of New Zealand's iconic music acts team up in this concert at the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate Matariki: Hip-Hop & R&B singer Ché-Fu and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
Ché-Fu & The Kratez and the Auckland Philharmonia
Che Fu & The Kratez with the Auckland Philharmonia Audio
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
Lucien McDermott and Khani Te Mete: Making their mark in the blues
Their mums need to supervise when they're playing in pubs, but Taupō teenagers Lucian McDermott and Khani Te Mete are already making their mark in music.
‘It’s our New Year’: A Matariki Panel featuring three innovative Toi Māori stars
As Aotearoa prepares itself to celebrate the official Matariki holiday RNZ’s Culture 101 takes a tour across the country to check in on how three leading figures in Toi Māori’s are celebrating. Audio
Kūmara and Apple Pudding
Recipe by Christall Lowe
From Rising Stars of Matariki on Sunday 23 June 2024
Matariki Handbook
Inspired by Dr Rangi Mataamua's easy-to-follow Matariki handbook, the panel look at the relation of the stars to the preparation of a hautapu. Audio
Matariki music with Dave Wilson
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to share some songs in the spirit of Matariki - ones that encourage us to raise our eyes to the skies. Dave Wilson is musician, composer, and… Audio
How the Chinese community is celebrating Matariki
Cultural groups have been holding workshops at events in Auckland that have been organised to mark Matariki, touching on both traditional and contemporary subjects.
Rising star: Quantum physicist Dr Jacob Ngaha
Jacob Ngaha believes he's Aotearoa's very first Māori quantum physicist. He says there's room for mātaraunga Māori in the science world - and he wants more rangitahi to join his learning journey.
Short Story: A Tree Full of Rubies by Shelley Burne-Field
A Tesla-driving city lawyer returns home to face her past in this new story by award-winning writer Shelley Burne-Field (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Rārua).
Te Rangi Huata: lighting Matariki bonfires for Mahuika
Driftwood and slash from Cyclone Gabrielle will fuel bonfires celebrating Matariki on Hawkes Bay beaches on Saturday night. Families are encouraged to light a small fire, bring fish and chips and… Audio
Fleeing driver crashes at Matariki celebration, officer injured
A police officer has been injured and children in a parked car narrowly escaped injury after police say a fleeing driver crashed at a Matariki celebration in Shannon.
The childrens picture book helping all ages deal with grief
Bilingual storyteller and children's book author Moira Wairama specialises in sharing Maori creation stories for kids. Her latest book "Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna" celebrates grandmothers while… Audio
KINGI All Your Ships Have Sailed
The Auckland Philharmonia celebrated Matariki 2023 with Troy Kingi in a combined concert at the Auckland Town Hall. Audio