New Zealand declares Matariki a public holiday

New Zealand on Thursday announced a new public holiday which will celebrate the country’s Māori people.It’s called Matariki, a celebration of the Māori New Year marked by the appearance of a star cluster known as the Pleiades.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who had pledged to establish the public holiday during her reelection campaign, made the announcement on Thursday.”This is not just about …

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