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Culture is thriving, the people are well. Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi.
Wellington, New Zealand
Joined January 2019
Kia ora, we’re taking a break, and will only post on this page in emergencies. You can follow Manatū Taonga on our other social media channels. Find them here:
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We've updated our banner and display image to reflect what is at the heart of Manatū Taonga – Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi | Culture is thriving, the people are well. The beautiful pattern is the Manaia Flow, representing this vision.
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Four stars in the Matariki cluster are collectively known as Ngā Whetu Heri Kai - the stars that bring the bounty of food. Tupuānuku - food from the earth. Tupuārangi - food from trees. Waitī - food from fresh water. Waitā - food from the oceans.
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Matariki Heri Kai – The feast of Matariki is the theme for Matariki 2024. Matariki Heri Kai comes from the Māori proverb ‘Matariki whetū heri kai’ meaning ‘Matariki, the bringer of food’. #mānawatiaamatariki
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🙌 Whakamihi ki a Professor Rangi Mātāmua. Our Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki has been honoured with the NZ Order of Merit for services to Māori astronomy. On Friday, 28th of June we will celebrate the 3rd Te Kāhui o Matariki. Mānawatia a Matariki!
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Interest in Matariki continues to grow, says the man who led the drive for it to become a public holiday.
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Join us today at 12.10pm for a Public History talk online or at the National Library. Catherine Comyn tells the story of the financial instruments and imperatives that drove the British colonial project in the 19th century. #HistoryTalk #Aotearoa
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RT @InspireExplore: 'Polheim' will be screened as part of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's 'Monday Matinee' on 24th June. You can a….
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RT @NZinUK: Minister Goldsmith, as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, was also able to join the various Anzac Day commemorations in L….
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Join us today at 12pm for a Public History talk online or at the National Library. Richard Shaw will discuss the entanglement of the small histories of settler families with the large history of the colonisation of New Zealand. #HistoryTalk #Aotearoa
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Today is World Book and Copyright Day. In the past 2 years, DNZB has added new profiles of our best-known writers like Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, Hugh Kawharu, Murray Ball, Ruth Dallas, Michael King and more. 📚 #WorldBookDay Image credit: Robert Cross
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🌟I tēnei rā, i te tau 1884, Annie Alice Crisp became the first NZ woman to receive the Royal Red Cross for her exceptional nursing service. Her dedication set a precedent for honouring women’s contributions in healthcare. 🏅 #OnThisDay, #RoyalRedCross
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RT @InspireExplore: 🔊 Today marks International Day for Monuments and Sites! Also known as World Heritage Day, the aim is to promote awaren….
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Today is the International Day for Monuments and Sites. We look after 20 National Memorials. Eight of these memorials are located overseas including the Chunuk Bair Memorial in Türkiye. It honours of the soldiers of the NZEF “From the uttermost ends of the earth” #lestweforget
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Join us in honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our service personnel this Anzac Day. Attend the Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park or local events across Aotearoa. Let’s stand together in remembrance. #AnzacDay2024 #LestWeForget
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🎧🎧🎧 Reminder! Applications for the Ngā Kōrero Taonga Tuku Iho Oral History Awards – Piki Ake! Kake Ake! close this Monday 15 April. Find out more: 🎧🎧🎧. Image: 2022 recipient Dan Kerins on behalf of Kaikoura Board Riders Club, Surfing History Series
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#OnThisDay in 1968, the Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine was wrecked in Wellington Harbour. The sinking of the ferry as tropical cyclone Giselle swept south and collided with a southerly front was New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster.
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On this day in 1984, Dame Susan Devoy made history as the first New Zealander to win the British Open squash tournament. At just 20 years old, she not only claimed a prestigious title but also set a record as the youngest champion. #SquashLegend 🏆
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On Saturday, the largest fleet of waka hourua in centuries sailed into Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui, the top of the South Island. Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival celebrates the resurgence of waka hourua and revival of kaupapa waka. Ka mutu pea!.
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Four waka hourua arrived at Kaiteretere to kick off the third instalment of the Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival early this morning.
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RT @RNZTeAoMaori: LISTEN | More than 1000 people took part in the 160th commemorations of the battle of Ōrākau yesterday. It comes as the….
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Let's go back again to the 160th anniversary of the battle of Ōrākau, where dignitiries have gathered to remember the most famous of the New Zealand Wars. The battle in 1864, which took place east of...
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Calling all creatives! Have you checked out MyCreativeRights? The new creative rights management tool helps document, safely preserve, and maximise the value of creative works through access to copyright knowledge and legal advice. Wehi nā.
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