Matariki (Public holiday)

Date: 14 July 2023

By: Holtslag, Rata, 1993-; Hakaraia, David, active 2023; Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: fMS-Papers-12898

Description: Comprises one double-sided Matariki Puanga brochure relating to the Matariki public holiday held on 14 July 2023. Published by Wellington City Council in conjunction with Te Rūnanganui o Te Ati Awa, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council and Upper Hutt City Council. One side of the brochure contains information and text, including a Matariki Puanga calendar of events in the Wellington region. The other side is made up of an A3-size fold-out poster of artwork created by David Hakaraia. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: The brochure was delivered to the donor by mail.

Date: June 2022

By: Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: EPHDL-0497

Description: Digital copy of a page from an unidentified journal captioned "Mānawatia a matariki" about the three Matariki stars, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Waitī, and Waitā, which are connected to water. Refers to Matariki between 21-29 June 2022. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: 2020

By: New Zealand Indonesia Association

Reference: EPHDL-0485

Description: Comprises copies of digital ephemera published by New Zealand Indonesia Association relating to their events held in 2020. Including: New Zealand Indonesia Association annual general meeting 2020 poster or flyer; a Matariki poster; and the "Reconnect" photograph exhibition held 29 February to 6 March 2020 at St Peter's Anglican Church, Wellington, which showcased the work of the Small Grants Programme Indonesia. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 3 Electronic document(s).

Date: 10 April 2022

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042293

Description: Digital cartoon by Sharon Murdoch on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts National Party Member of Parliament Simon O'Connor discussing changing the name for Matariki to the Greek name Pleiades. The caption reads: "Simon O'Connor, MP, on our new national holiday". Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 8 February 2021

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042381

Description: Digital cartoon by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts a gathering of people in the evening at the waters edge looking towards the sky. Text reads: "Inā kei te mohio koe ko wai koe, i anga mai koe i hea, kei te mohio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea." "If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going." "Reflecting on Waitangi looking to Matariki". Title taken from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 5 July 2021

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042399

Description: Digital cartoon by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern looking at stars in the sky. Hipkins, reflecting on how long the light takes to reach us, says the "beautiful formation represents so much hope for our nation!" Ardern asks if he is referring to Matariki. The second panel shows that the stars are aligned to spell 'Pfizer' and Hipkins says "Not quite". Title taken from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).