Matariki – New Zealand

In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. This marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar.

Anzac Day – Australia & New Zealand

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the… Read More

Waitangi Day – New Zealand

The national day of New Zealand. Traditional activities include Māori cultural performances, speeches from Māori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries, and a naval salute. Waitangi also hosts a festival on the… Read More

Matariki (New Zealand)

In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. This marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. (Wikipedia)

Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and… Read More

Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and… Read More