Podcast episode explores Matariki in Aotearoa New Zealand
What is Matariki, and why does it matter for students in Aotearoa New Zealand?
In this special What鈥檚 Up AIC episode, we sit down with Matt Rua, M膩ori Advisor on campus, to learn about Matariki - the M膩ori New Year.
Matt explains Matariki for those who are new to New Zealand. We explore how Matariki connects to the stars, the moon, the seasons, remembrance, reflection, gratitude, wh膩nau, and hopes for the future.
We also talk about M膩ori welcome practices such as p艒whiri and mihi whakatau, why students experience them during Orientation and Graduation, and how international students can respectfully bring their own cultures, values, and faiths into the k艒rero.
This episode also covers AIC campus values, as well as why M膩ori values and te ao M膩ori perspectives matter in student learning and assignments here in Aotearoa.
Whether you are brand new to New Zealand or simply curious to learn more, this episode is a warm introduction to Matariki, M膩ori values, and belonging at AIC.
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