An artist carves a statue in celebration of the Maori New Year in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 20, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to celebrate the Maori New Year. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

Children listen to Maori stories in celebration of the Maori New Year in Wellington, New Zealand, on June 20, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to celebrate the Maori New Year. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

A singer performs in celebration of the Maori New Year in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 20, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to celebrate the Maori New Year. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

A light show is held to celebrate the Maori New Year at the national museum in Wellington, New Zealand, on June 20, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to celebrate the Maori New Year. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

A father watches a performance with his child in celebration of the Maori New Year in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 20, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to celebrate the Maori New Year. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)