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One of two digital waharoa (entranceways) on Wellington s waterfront, part of the city’s Matariki celebrations. “It’s about self-reflection. Also, it’s about educating our tamariki, so that they really understand the occasion and meaning behind Matariki, and it doesn t become trivialised as just another day off – that they appreciate the spiritual and practical meaning behind it as well,” Hakaraia said. Last week the Government announced the official dates for the next 30 years of Matariki holidays. The holiday will always be a Friday, with June 24, 2022, as the inaugural date.
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Put June 24 in your diary for next year. it will mark the first Matariki public holiday.
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2:30pm: Te Reo name gifted to ancient rimu Wellington’s oldest and tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, will officially be gifted the name Moko. The name Moko was decided after analysing the age and sex of the tree and was determined to be appropriate for a female tree, which is younger than Tāne Mahuta.
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Wellingtonâs oldest and tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in Åtari-Wiltonâs Bush, has been gifted the name Moko
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To coincide with Matariki, Wellington’s oldest and tallest tree the 800-year-old rimu in Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush will officially be gifted the name Moko, with a plaque unveiling next week.
The name Moko has been gifted by local Iwi after discussing about a suitable title, and establishing the age and sex of the tree – Moko was decided upon as it is most appropriate for a female tree, which is younger than Tāne Mahuta.
Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants, and this tree is a valuable reminder about the importance of preservation in our environment, says Mayor Andy Foster.
Friday, 2 July 2021, 1:36 pm
To coincide with Matariki, Wellington’s oldest and
tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in Ōtari-Wilton’s
Bush, will officially be gifted the name Moko with a plaque
unveiling next week.
The name Moko has been gifted by
local Iwi after some discussion about a suitable title, and
establishing the age and sex of the tree – Moko was
decided upon as it is most appropriate for a female tree,
which is younger than Tāne Mahuta.
Ōtari-Wilton’s
Bush is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand
dedicated solely to native plants, and this tree is a