As the end of the Māori year approaches, the Matariki star cluster will begin to set with the sun in the Western sky. At this time Matariki isn’t visible. This occurs around the Tangaroa-ā-mua lunar phase during the star marama of Haratua (around 23 May). This period lasts around a month (a lunar cycle) until… Read More »Te Tōnga a Matariki (The setting of Matariki)
Puanga Kai Rau Festival will once again be held at Parihaka Pā (Taranaki) this June! Saturday, 11th June 2022 - please mark this date in your diary. We will light a fire, do some gardening and also enjoy the rising stars performing on the stage! 6am - Pūrepo - Karakia, waiata, poi 7am - Whakaohooho… Read More »Puanga Festival – Parihaka
The Matariki Market Day is part of the 4 week festival of events and activities throughout Waikato. It is driven by the not-for-profit trust called Te Ohu Whakaita to raise awareness around the Celebration of Matariki, the Maaori New Year. The Matariki Market Day brings together Taonga Maaori, Kai and Live Entertainment in the hopes… Read More »Matariki Market Day
