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Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster commonly known as Pleiades. During Pipiri (June/July) you’ll notice Matariki twinkling in the beautiful winter night sky.

Matariki means the eyes of god in te reo. In the Māori creation story, Tāne Mahuta (god of the forest) separated his parents Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother). Tāne’s brother Tāwhirimātea (god of the winds) was so upset by this that he tore his eyes out and threw them into the heavens, creating the nine stars of Matariki.

The nine stars of Matariki

Māori legend has is that the nine stars of Matariki are in fact the mother, Matariki, and her eight daughters that surround her in the night sky.

Matariki

The mother of eight stars, Matariki is the symbol of reflection, hope and our connection to our environment

Pōhutukawa

Pōhutukawa – connects us to our ancestors and to those who have passed on.

Tupu-ā-nuku

Tupuānuku is connected to food that grows in the ground.

Tupu-ā-rangi

Tupuārangi is connected to food that comes from above, the skies and the trees.

Waitī

Waitī is tied to food that is sourced from our freshwater bodies like lakes.

Waitā

Waitā is tied to food that is found in the ocean – like seafood commonly known as kai moana.

Waipun-ā-rangi

Waipun-ā-rangi is connected to the rain that helps crops to flourish.

Ururangi

Ururangi means ‘winds of the sky’. This star determines the winds for the coming year.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi

Hiwaiterangi is the youngest of Matariki’s tamariki (children). She’s a wishing star and connects us to our hopes and aspirations for the year ahead

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