New Zealand celebrates Matariki, Auckland welcomes a new food precinct and a new tā moko experience opens in Rotorua

New Press Release Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Share to Tourism news and resources Matariki - How to celebrate Māori New Year in New Zealand July 2018 When the Pleiades star cluster – known to Māori as Matariki – appears in the New Zealand sky, it signals the start of a new year. For the Māori people of New Zealand, the emergence of Matariki marks the passing of one year and the start of another. It’s a time to remember lost loved ones and celebrate new beginnings, as well as being a period of reflection and regeneration. Happy New Zealand new year! Read more Auckland welcomes new laneway-style dining precinct In the heart of Auckland city a new collection of eateries are serving incredible food in a heritage building. Read the full story Rotorua's Te Puia opens a new tā moko studio Visitors to Te Puia in Rotorua, will be able to take away a permanent reminder of their visit at the new tā moko studio. Read the full story Greymouth, greenstone and glaciers on the West Coast Get lost in the wild beauty, elemental forces and fascinating history of the South Island’s rugged West Coast. Read the full story Find us on Twitter Facebook Flickr YouTube Contact Us Forward to colleague Unsubscribe from this list Update subscription preferences Copyright © 2018 Tourism New Zealand Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in on our website or requested to be added to the mailing list. Our mailing address is: Tourism New Zealand Media Level 22, Vodafone on the Quay 157 Lambton Quay Wellington, 6011 New Zealand Add us to your address book