Matariki 2024 live: Hautapu ceremony brings in Māori New Year

Dawn ceremonies are kicking off around the country this morning, ushering in a time for Kiwis to reflect, celebrate and reset for the year ahead. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 28 June 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Matariki 2024 live: Hautapu ceremony brings in Māori New Year]( Dawn ceremonies are kicking off around the country this morning, ushering in a time for Kiwis to reflect, celebrate and reset for the year ahead. Karanama Ruru How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [Mum’s harrowing escape from floodwaters with four kids]( Ally Tipu’s flood damaged car stopped dead as she was trying to flee rising waters with her four children Marty Sharpe [From club rugby to the All Blacks in 12 months]( This time last year, Wallace Sititi was playing No. 8 for Auckland club Massey. Now he’s rubbing shoulders with Ardie Savea in the All Blacks. Phillip Rollo [Cabinet ministers attend events with community leader linked to Chinese Communist Party]( Now-PM Christopher Luxon and former PM Chris Hipkins were warned the host of an event at the Beehive was part of the CCP’s United Front. Paula Penfold EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: June 28]( In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, what is the first thing the caterpillar eats? [No shopping restrictions on Matariki, but surcharges may apply]( Shops and hospitality businesses are hoping for a busy Matariki public holiday. [Scott Barrett snubs Ardie Savea and brother Beauden for greatest team]( New All Blacks captain fronts up to the tough calls and it’s bad news for his big brother Beauden and Ardie Savea. [Flight test: I finally got to sleep on a long-haul flight]( For someone that struggles badly to sleep on long-haul (but find it easy on short up and downs), it was a breath of fresh air. [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [Labour MP labels Israeli PM a ‘war criminal' at Parliament protest]( [Woman injured in Auckland burglary, man believed to still be on run]( ['Hardest thing in the world': Golriz Ghahraman opens up on mental health struggles]( WORLD [Thousands of doctors go on strike in England]( [Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984]( [Families bid tearful goodbye to 68 children and companions who exit Gaza in medical evacuation]( SPORT [Lulu Sun qualifies for main draw of singles at Wimbledon]( [Liam Lawson to take over F1 seat 'soon']( [All Whites captain lays on three assists in semifinal rout]( LIFESTYLE [Quiet Place prequel is a survival thriller with a heart]( [‘Idiotic’ tourist arrested for carving name into Pompeii wall]( [The gumboot capital celebrates 80 years of gardening](   [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=gpzerwvne5h7) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=35fgmpqeu6xg) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=z98ffjzzwbu1) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.