Sunrise over Lake Wānaka. Photo: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
Matariki commemorations began before dawn around the country this morning with the national observance held at Treble Cone near Wānaka this morning.
Hosted by Ngāi Tahu, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among those who attended.
The holiday has been celebrated with karakia and hautapu ceremony.
Dr Rangi Mātāmua alongside umu preparations at Treble Cone. Photo: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
The sun rises over Lake Wānaka. Photo: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson speaking to RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes and Justine Murray. Photo: Pokere Paewai/RNZ
Umu preparations at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Photo: Graeme Murray
Hautapu ceremony at Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua. Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Photo: Graeme Murray
Umu preparations at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, for an early morning hautapu organized by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Photo: Tu Natanahira/RNZ
Photo: Tu Natanahira/RNZ
Matariki Hautapu 2024 Wānaka Photo: Richie Mills
Matariki Hautapu 2024 Wānaka Photo: Richie Mills
Matariki Hautapu 2024 Wānaka Photo: Richie Mills