We head to Tauranga Moana - in and around the Tauranga Harbour and Bay of Plenty.
Matariki is already off to a celebatory start there with the Nga Tohu Toi Awards held last night.
The awards honour the exceptional contributions of Māori artists who whakapapa to Tauranga Moana.
Ayesha Kee from Te Tuhimareikura Trust in Mount Maunganui joins Susana.
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly