Environmental Signs & Tohu
Matariki environmental signs, known as tohu, are natural indicators observed during the Māori New Year to predict the weather and […]
Best Stargazing Locations in NZ
The best stargazing locations in NZ are centered around its International Dark Sky Sanctuaries, specifically the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark
The Story of Matariki for Kids
The story of Matariki for kids centers on the Māori New Year, marked by the rising of the Pleiades star
Matariki vs Puanga: Regional Differences
Puanga is the specific name given by Māori to the star Rigel, the brightest star in the Orion constellation. In
How to Find the Matariki Cluster
To find Matariki in the sky, look toward the northeastern horizon approximately one hour before sunrise during June and July.
Matariki Star Names & Meanings
Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, marking the beginning of the Māori New Year. While often
Book Matariki Dining Experiences
Matariki dinner events are specialized culinary celebrations held during the Māori New Year in New Zealand, featuring indigenous ingredients like
Buy Traditional Māori Gardening Tools
Traditional Māori gardening tools, such as the kō, timo, and kaheru, are handcrafted wooden implements designed for cultivating crops like
Preserving Kai for Winter
Traditional Māori food preservation relies on ingenious techniques like sun-drying (pāwhara), fermentation (kōpiro), and fat-rendering (huahua) to ensure survival during
Winter Gardening in Aotearoa
Matariki gardening tips focus on aligning horticultural practices with the Māori New Year, a period of reflection and renewal in