Were celebrating harakeke this Matariki! @aucklandzoo
Were celebrating harakeke this Matariki!  @aucklandzoo
Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
The story of harakeke was told by Māori to their tamariki to ensure that all generations would be kaitiaki and conserve this precious resource.

As our Kaupapa Māori Advisor Lyndelle explains, this meant that the harakeke would not be over-harvested and that there would always be new shoots for the coming year.

Matariki embraces the spirit of togetherness - it is about being present and creating memories with whānau, remembering those who have passed, sharing good food and aspirations for the year to come. Celebrate with us these school holidays!
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We're celebrating harakeke this Matariki!

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