Celebrating Matariki with Stars of Hope

Matariki signals the Māori New Year, a time of renewal, remembrance and hope. It begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (also known as Pleiades), which appears in the winter sky just before dawn, marking the start of a new cycle in the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

For generations, Matariki has been a time for whānau to gather, honour loved ones who have passed, and celebrate the present through kai, song and storytelling. It’s also a time to set intentions for the year ahead, guided by the stars. Each of the nine visible stars in the Matariki cluster has its own meaning. Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the star of hope, the one to whom wishes, dreams and aspirations are offered.

To honour this tradition, we’re inviting you to take part in our in-store activation: Stars of Hope.

From Thursday 19 July to Thursday 26 June, write your hope for the year ahead on a silver star and pin it to our wall — a symbolic way to send it to Hiwa-i-te-rangi and set your intentions into motion.

How it works

• Take a silver star
• Write your hope for the future on the back
• Add your name and phone number
• Pin it to our wall to send it to the sky

Each evening, we’ll select a Star of the Day, a wish that stands out for its heart, thoughtfulness or spirit. The winner will receive a Moss St. candle, to light up their home and carry the warmth of their wish forward.

Winners will be announced nightly on our Instagram stories and contacted by text.

Come visit us in-store, take a moment to reflect, and share your hope for the future. Matariki is a time to come together, to remember, to dream, and to look ahead.

Stars of Hope runs from Thursday, 19 to Thursday, 26 June. In-store only.

Eligibility:
Entry is open to individuals residing in New Zealand. Entrants must be able to provide a valid New Zealand phone number to be eligible to win a prize.

How to Enter:
To enter, participants must:

• Visit the participating store between Thursday, 19 July and Thursda,y 26 July 2025
• Take a silver star and write their hope for the future on the back
• Add their name and contact number
• Pin the star to the designated Stars of Hope board in-store
• One entry per person per day is permitted.

Star of the Day Prize:
Each day during the promotional period, one entry will be selected by our team as the “Star of the Day.” The winner will receive a Moss St. candle. The prize is not exchangeable or redeemable for cash.

Winner Notification:
Daily winners will be announced on our Instagram Stories each evening and contacted via the phone number provided. If a winner cannot be reached within 48 hours, the prize may be forfeited and another winner selected.

Consent to Share:
By entering, participants agree to have their first name and wish (excluding contact details) shared on our Instagram stories and in-store displays.

Privacy:
Contact details will only be used to notify winners and will not be shared or stored for any other purpose.

Promoter’s Rights:
The promoter reserves the right to verify entries, disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, and amend or cancel the promotion at any time for any reason.

Promoter:
This promotion is run by Bradfords, 1 Rockfield Road, Greenalane.