Matariki celebrations kick off in Auckland tomorrow

Celebrations kick off in Auckland tomorrow to celebrate Matariki, the start of the Maori New Year. The Maori New Year is known as a special time of year to be with family, friends, reflect on the past and prepare for the year ahead. Dr Rangi Matamua is a senior academic at the University of Waikato and a lecturer Maori Astronomy, he wrote the book 'Matariki the star of the year' and he joins me now