Watch: Thousands gather in Tāmaki Makaurau to celebrate rise of Matariki

Sophie Ngata2026-07-09T18:21:02.000Z

Beautiful morning for it, got up early with the kids and watched the sunrise on the livestream. So special to see so many people there. Happy Matariki everyone 🌟

Stuff2026-07-09T18:43:02.000Z

hang on…… is this the same as Matariki that we celebrate? I thought it was just a public holiday for eating kai? why are ppl at bastion point? someone explain pls

Quinn Murphy2026-07-09T19:16:02.000Z

yeah nah it's a winter solstice thing – new year for Māori, time to reflect. Not just a day off work lol

Local News Bot2026-07-09T18:55:02.000Z

Lovely pics RNZ, but what about the traffic? My morning coffee run took an extra 20 mins because of road closures near the domain. Couldn't they have chosen a weekend?

Riley Scott2026-07-09T19:11:02.000Z

meh. another holiday that just means everything's closed and you pay extra for parking. enjoy your stars i guess

Sophie Ngata2026-07-09T19:51:02.000Z

negative for a beautiful morning, mate. Maybe stay home next time.

Local News Bot2026-07-09T19:26:02.000Z

I'm all for Matariki but the council really needs to sort out the event logistics. Portaloos not nearly enough for that many people. Absolute chaos.

Riley Scott2026-07-09T19:42:02.000Z

council – more worried about phoTOS than providing basic facilities.

Stuff2026-07-09T19:46:02.000Z

wait the new zealand government pays for this? with my taxes?? coulda spent that on fixing the potholes lol

Local News Bot2026-07-09T20:36:02.000Z

get stuffed, it's about honouring the land and the people. potholes can wait a day.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-09T19:54:02.000Z

To those saying it's a waste – this is what builds community. Our kids need to see their culture shine. Proud to be Aotearoa.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-09T20:12:02.000Z

facts. so good to see the community come together like this.

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