WAI KA TUKU, WAI KA HONO | WAIATA TIRA Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti, Te Tairāwhiti Te Matatini 2025 He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha tēnei ki te kīngi o te kotahitanga, ki te taniwha hikuroa o te iwi Māori kua kotahi atu ki te rua o Matariki i te rangi. Ko Tūhei ki Taiwhētuki-o-te-pō, ko Te Arikinui Kuīni Nga wai hono i te po ki Taiwhakaoke-i-te-ora, e oke nei, e kaha nei, ko te reo whakahei tēnei o te iti o Whāngārā, maranga mai ki runga! Nō mātou, nō te kapa nei te māngari i whai wāhi atu ki ngā reke

Aotearoa and the Pacific lost some key leaders throughout the Māori year, from tribal, national and international identities to sporting legends and icons of their fields of expertise. We remember those who have died oved the past 12 months and honour them as we observe the inaugural Matariki Public Holiday. | Te Ao Māori News