Te Tai Hauāuru: West Coast Celebrations
Te Tai Hauāuru Puanga refers to the specific observance of the Māori New Year by iwi on the West Coast […]
Regional Variations: Taranaki, Whanganui & Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu & Puaka: The Southern Dialect
Ngāi Tahu Puaka refers to the specific Southern Māori celebration of the New Year, distinguished by the prominence of the
Puanga Whanganui: Traditions of the River
In the Whanganui region, the Māori New Year is marked by the rise of Puanga (Rigel) rather than Matariki, due
Puanga in Taranaki: The Mountain’s Influence
Puanga refers to the star Rigel, which signals the Māori New Year in the Taranaki region. Because the geography of
Puanga vs. Matariki: Regional Variations
The primary Puanga Matariki difference lies in geographical visibility and regional tribal tradition. While Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori