Māori · 22 October 2026 · Matariki Celebrations
Te Tau Hou Māori
the Māori New Year
noun phrase
Refers specifically to the Māori New Year period, ushered in by the midwinter reappearance of Matariki or Puanga depending on tribal tradition.
In a sentence
He wā motuhake Te Tau Hou Māori hei huihui tahi me te whānau.
The Māori New Year is a special time to gather together with family.
