Matariki Planning
Mid-winter Matariki gatherings — remembering loved ones, celebrating the present and planning for the year ahead with shared kai.
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Learn about Matariki and choose how you will mark it
1 month
Invite whānau and friends to share kai
1 month
Plan a shared kai menu using seasonal winter produce
2 weeks
Gather photos or mementos to remember loved ones
2 weeks
Arrange warmth — heaters, blankets, fire pit or indoor space
1 week
Prepare lanterns, candles or star decorations
1 week
Set intentions or wishes for the year ahead to share
day before
Check pre-dawn weather if planning to view the star cluster
day before