May Newsletter
What is your organisation doing for Matariki in June or July?
Matariki is more than a date in the calendar. It is a meaningful opportunity for organisations to pause, reflect, reconnect, and strengthen cultural confidence through practical action.
This month, Wolfgramm Holdings is promoting two in-person workshops that help teams embed respectful cultural practice through karakia and shared waiata.
Why this matters
Matariki creates a natural moment for reflection
It gives teams a meaningful reason to pause, acknowledge the past, honour the present, and look forward with intention.
Cultural practice builds confidence
Karakia and waiata help organisations move beyond symbolic recognition into practical, respectful participation.
Shared learning strengthens belonging
When teams learn together, they create a stronger foundation for connection, trust, and everyday cultural confidence.
What your team will gain
- Practical confidence using karakia in everyday organisational settings
- Greater understanding of how waiata can build connection, belonging, and shared identity
- A respectful way to prepare for Matariki with cultural depth and practical application
- Shared team learning that supports confidence, participation, and collective reflection
- Guidance on embedding cultural practice into meetings, gatherings, and workplace rituals
- A stronger foundation for engaging with Māori values in a meaningful and grounded way
Who should attend
Featured Matariki workshops
These workshops are ideal for organisations wanting to prepare for Matariki in a way that is practical, respectful, and team-building.
Karakia for Organisations
Teach practical karakia to embed respectful cultural practice into everyday work environments, meetings, gatherings, and team rituals.
Target Audience
Startups, SMEs, enterprise, HR teams, and people leaders
Waiata for Organisations
Build oral connection, cultural confidence, and shared organisational identity through waiata that can be used in workplace settings.
Target Audience
Startups, SMEs, enterprise, HR teams, and people leaders
Workshop format
Delivery approach
Delivered in person for teams wanting practical, respectful, and confidence-building cultural learning before Matariki.
- Tailored to your organisation
- Delivered onsite or at an agreed venue
- Suitable for small teams or wider organisational groups
- Focused on confidence, participation, and respectful practice
Typical session flow
- Welcome and kaupapa setting
- Introduction to Matariki and organisational reflection
- Practical karakia or waiata learning
- Group practice and guided pronunciation
- Discussion on appropriate workplace use
- Reflection and closing
Workshops in action
Watch how karakia and waiata can help teams build cultural confidence, connection, and shared practice.
Karakia for Organisations
Waiata for Organisations
A practical way to honour Matariki
Matariki invites organisations to reflect on the past, acknowledge those who have contributed, strengthen relationships, and look forward with purpose. Karakia and waiata are practical ways to bring that intent into everyday organisational life. These workshops help teams move from awareness to participation, giving people the confidence to engage respectfully and collectively during Matariki and beyond.
Prepare your organisation for Matariki with confidence.
Book a karakia or waiata workshop for your team before June or July.