The Brisbane Broncos will sport the Matariki logo on their jersey for this weekend’s clash against the Warriors to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki.
Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki, Professor Rangi Mātāmua said he’s "stoked" to see the Broncos embracing Matariki this year.
“The Broncos have a strong contingent of New Zealand players and by wearing the Matariki tohu, it shows me their club understands that embracing the Indigenous culture of their players will benefit their club culture as a whole,” Professor Mātāmua said.
Matariki marks the start of the Māori new year and is celebrated from June 29 to July 6, with a national public holiday on June 28.
Professor Mātāmua said it’s a sign that Matariki is going global, and that anyone who calls New Zealand home is “recognising Matariki as time to celebrate who we are, where we come from and what makes our part of the world unique.”
“There are so many opportunities for Matariki to be showcased on an international scale, and I hope the Broncos-Warriors game will be the first of many to celebrate Matariki in this way.”
The Warriors will be wearing their 2024 heritage jersey against the Broncos, a replica of the club’s original 1995 away strip as they are also holding their annual old boys’ reunion.
This reunion will mean a large contingent of ex-players are set to attend the match at Go Media Stadium at Mt Smart on Saturday with kick off at 5pm.
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