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Step-by-Step Star Map

To locate Matariki in New Zealand skies using a star map method, face the eastern horizon before dawn. First, identify […]

To pronounce the Matariki stars correctly, break each name into individual syllables and maintain consistent vowel sounds: ‘a’ as in

Matariki whakataukī are traditional Māori proverbs used to celebrate the Māori New Year, encapsulating ancestral wisdom regarding the stars, seasonal

The Maramataka is the traditional Māori lunar calendar that tracks time through the phases of the moon and the position

Matariki and the Pleiades refer to the same astronomical entity, the open star cluster Messier 45. While “Pleiades” is the

The story of the eyes of the god Matariki originates from the Māori creation pūrākau (narrative). Devastated by the forced

Matariki weather prediction is a traditional system of environmental forecasting based on observing the visibility, color, and shimmer of specific

Tupu-ā-nuku and Tupu-ā-rangi are the specific Matariki stars associated with food sources. Tupu-ā-nuku governs edible plants grown within the soil,

Waitī and Waitā are two distinct stars within the Matariki cluster (Pleiades) representing the essential balance of water. Waitī watches

The names of Matariki stars and meanings represent specific environmental domains within Te Ao Māori. Matariki signifies health and reflection,