Mānawatia a Matariki

As Matariki rises once more in the winter sky, we mark te Mātahi o te Tau - the Māori New Year, a time for remembrance, reflection, and renewal.

This Matariki, we honour the strength, stories, and aspirations of the women who spoke to us for our research, Ngā Ara ki te Kāinga. They guide our efforts and drive our commitment to meaningful change.

One woman told us what ‘home’ means to her:

“Home. Kind of like happiness ... home is like happiness, comfort, being loved," she said. 

We also acknowledge the kaimahi and our partners working tirelessly for the 57,000 women experiencing homelessness and housing deprivation in Aotearoa. 

Ka mahuta a Matariki i te pae, ka mahuta ō tātou tūmanako ki te tau
When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead.