[…] author and host of the Flava Breakfast show Stacey Morrison says […] “The values of Matariki are very much in tune with our environment,” says Morrison.
“It asks us to be grateful for the crops we’ve been enjoying and to be mindful of the winds and of the water supply. All of those things are relevant and universal to everybody.”
[…] “It’s entirely in tune with our environment in New Zealand. It comes from here, so it’s for us and our environment.
[…] Morrison says this isn’t about replacing one tradition with another or removing focus from days that are important to other New Zealanders. It’s rather about appreciating and celebrating something that has always been woven into the history of New Zealand.
[…] Morrison says that adverts and company messages can actually add to the day if they take care to reflect the compassion and respect implicit in Matariki.
– Damien Venuto, NZ Herald
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