The Labour Party has thrown its support behind the campaign to make Matariki a public holiday, but not all the country’s major parties are in favour. “Labour would be supportive of recognising Matariki as a public holiday. Ross Giblin/Stuff MP Paul Eagle accepted two petitions calling for a Matariki public holiday from Action Stations’ Laura O’Connell Rapira. Labour’s support comes after Stuff launched its Matariki public holiday campaign. Getty Images ACT’s David Seymour didn’t voice his support for the call to make Matariki a public holiday.

Source: Stuff July 31, 2020 21:56 UTC