Post by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

There is no single way to observe Matariki. Each iwi and hapū holds their own kōrero, so take time to learn the Matariki/ Puanga/ Puaka traditions of your local mana whenua. However you choose to mark it, the kaupapa remains - remembering those who have passed, giving thanks and looking ahead. At its heart, Matariki is about: • Whakamaumaharatanga (remembrance) • Aroha and Manaakitanga (care for one another) • Kotahitanga (coming together) • Tohatoha (sharing) • Mana Tāiao (caring for our environment) Take a moment to connect to people, to place and to the stories of your rohe. How are you and your whānau going to celebrate Matariki? Share your comments below. Mānawatia a Matariki. #MānawatiaMatariki #MatarikiHerengaWaka #RNZCGP