Meet the man behind Matariki celebrations: Professor Rangi Mātāmua

There are few people whose decisions can influence and impact the daily lives of all New Zealanders, and renowned Māori scholar Professor Rangi Mātāmua, Tūhoe, is one of them: he is responsible for leading the formation of the country’s newest public holiday, Matariki on 24 June.

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