Researchers say the inhabitants of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, demonstrated rich traditional knowledge.
The theme for this year's celebrations is Matariki Heri Kai - the Feast of Matariki. A call for people to think not only about their kai, but the environment it came from.
"Carrying the water bottle offers an anchoring sense of comfort and stability."
The answers lie in traditions that date back centuries.
"We aren't setting a time limit such as five or 10 minutes."
"We go faster and faster, we go shallower and shallower and very little of value actually gets done."
They found the grass wasn't greener across the ditch.
You may notice this generational divide during your next gym visit.
The 70-year-old is lashing out at what he calls the "end of comedy".
Legally he can't tell the museum what to do.
The graffiti artist's identity has long been shrouded in mystery.
"These are not the outcomes that the government, the legal profession, or the public want."
"I respect your list so much."
The movie star's just found out he's a direct descendent of a polarising historical figure.
"Is this a nation of hobbits?"
"I feel I'm a watered-down version of myself here."
Here's some insight into festive folklore around the globe.
However, many agreed with her.
The Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy exhibition has arrived in NZ for the first time - here's what to expect.
'Pick-me girl' name-calling has been described as problematic and misogynistic.