Today, Tahiti celebrates its very first Matari‘i public holiday. Matari‘i refers to the same star cluster we know as Matariki here in Aotearoa. For Tahitians, 20 November marks the beginning of Matari‘i i ni‘a — their six-month season of abundance — to be followed by Matari‘i i raro, the season of scarcity. Professor Rangi Matamua and Teao journey to Tahiti, immersing themselves in local traditions and celebrations during Matari‘i. From Aotearoa to Tahiti, ngā mihi nui — we honour this beautiful

Tahiti has today marked Matari’i as a public holiday for the first time, following in the footsteps of Matariki in Aotearoa. Tohunga kōkōrangi Rangi Matamua has been part of preparations in Tahiti and returned alongside several kaihaka, kaiwaiata Māori and rangatira from across the Pacific to mark the auspicious occasion. | Te Karere