The Kaupapa

The New Zealand Maori Tourism Council supports initiatives that raise the profile of New Zealand through our indigenous culture, our people, their stories, celebrations, arts, and tourism activities, but we also recognize the need to put in place initiatives that assist the regional and local development of Matariki as a high quality, authentic, kaupapa Maori-driven series of events and celebrations.

The Aotearoa National Matariki Project will support the development of Matariki events throughout Aotearoa.  The Project will provide support and coordination to Matariki events at two levels:

1. Supporting the development, coordination and promotion of signature Matariki events (via a website portal and linkages with other organisations);
2. 
   Building the capability of Matariki events organizers and quality of Matariki events throughout New Zealand’s regions and communities. 

Project Vision

By 2011 Matariki is New Zealand’s premier national celebration that celebrates our unique culture and heritage and fosters a strong sense of national identity.

Project Mission

To build the networks and infrastructures that will increase the quality of Matariki events throughout Aotearoa and accelerate the growth of Matariki as an internationally recognized Aotearoa celebration.