Matariki will be recognised as a public holiday for the first time ever on Friday 24th June 2022, signalling an evolving perception towards Māori culture and customs. The holiday will most likely shift between June and July every year, in accordance with the Maramataka Māori.

— Te Kuru Dewes (@TeKuruDewes) February 4, 2021

New Zealand is getting a new public holiday to celebrate Matariki, the Maori new year. pic.twitter.com/1focAaK1NR

— DW News (@dwnews) February 7, 2021