08/07/2026
Tomorrow is the official holiday of Matariki, and our hard-working Accolade team will be taking the days off to spend time with their friends, family and whānau.
Matariki is a celebration that is unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. In te ao Māori, the rising of the Matariki stars marked the end of the harvest and working season, and a time for rest, gathering together and preparation – a time we use still to remember and honour the past, celebrate the present and anticipate and prepare for the months ahead.
The Matariki is at its peak today, but you can still witness it in its full brightness tomorrow and Saturday – find the best times for the North and South Island here: https://matariki.co.nz/