Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone

This Matariki, we’re proud to embrace the 2026 national theme: Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone. ✨

For us at Parakai Honey, located here in Tāmaki Makaurau, this theme feels deeply personal. Tāmaki is known as the "gathering place of many canoes". It’s a celebration of unity, inclusion, and a shared journey that belongs to us all.

The meaning behind Matariki Herenga Waka connects beautifully to our own story and our connection to the land:

• Matariki: The star cluster that guides us, linking us to the past and future.

• Herenga Waka: The ties that bind us, our shared journey, and our collective navigation through the seasons of life.

• For Everyone: An inclusive invitation for all New Zealanders—just as our bees work together in a single, unified cluster

As a Kiwi company with indigenous ownership, we’re proud to champion the spirit of Matariki. And that means more than just celebrating one day. It’s a mindset we carry in our work, caring for our bees and bringing the pure taste of Aotearoa to families, as we shared in our recent blog about making wellness a part of family life.

This year, let’s all take a moment to connect, reflect, and be grateful for the journey that brought us here. Kia pai tō rā whakatā – have a wonderful weekend. 🧡