Puanga Matariki
The rising of the Matariki star constellation announces Te Tau Hou, the Māori New Year.
Matariki is the name for the cluster of stars known as the Pleiades. When it rises in the north-eastern skies in late May or early June, it signals to Māori that the New Year will begin. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Filip Lolić
Rob Ruha live at Te Mahurehure Marae
To mark Matariki, singer-songwriter and APRA Maioha award-winner Rob Ruha embarked on Matariki on the Move, a traveling concert series that has been visiting marae and community halls. His first stop… Audio
Charlie Kahaki - Matariki
Radio Ngāti Porou CEO Erana Keelan-Reedy on Charlie Kahaki's Matariki, written by Tumanako Kurur Audio
Tutu Ka'ika - Puanga Hokinga Mahara
Selected by Te Korimako o Taranaki - Tutu Ka'ika perform their waiata 'Puanga Hokinga Mahara', by Clive Tongāwhikau Snr. Lead vocals by Wharekuka Tongāwhikau, with backing vocals from Clive… Audio
Whiri Tū Aka - Matariki
Selected by Radio Kahungunu - Whiri Tū Aka perform their waiata, 'Matariki', written by Gaynor Rikihana (Ngāti Raukawa) and Keri Takao (Te Atiawa, Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Rārua). Audio
New Zealand A to Z - M for Matariki
Matariki, the cluster of stars whose arrival - for many of us here in Aotearoa - signals the beginning of a brand new year. The name literally means 'little eyes' (Mata riki) or "Eyes of God' (Mata… Audio
Matariki, climate and kauri with Kennedy Warne
Outdoors man and adventurer Kennedy Warne discusses Matariki, climate and kauri. Audio
The Modern Māori Quartet
James Tito, Matariki Whatarau, Maaka Pohatu and Francis Kora from The Modern Maori Quartet preview their Te Ahi Kaa festival performances. Audio
Whakatauki: Ka puta Matariki, ka rere a Whānui
Ka puta Matariki, ka rere a Whānui. Ko te tohu tena o te tau e.
Matariki re-appears, Whānui starts its flight. Being the sign of the new year!
(Whānui, also known as Vega, is the fifth brightest… Audio
Matariki may be traditional, but it's also for today
Haare Williams, Whirimako Black, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal and Pita Turei discuss Matariki with Kirk Torrance. Audio
Tātai Arorangi and the wonder of Māori Astronomy
Moving from the fantastical to the tangible is just part of the work that Toa Waaka is aiding in his role as Vice President of the Society for Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART). He… Audio
Māori star lore
Dr Pauline Harris, astrophysicist and astronomer who's working on the revitalisation of Māori star lore - how did Māori and other societies used the sun, stars and planets to track time? Audio
Matariki
Astronomer Richard Hall talks about the dawn rising of the Pleiades star cluster. Audio
Astronomy
Alan Gilmore from Mt John Observatory and Eru Rerekura discuss Matariki. Audio
Whakatāuki: Matariki ahunga nui
Matariki ahunga nui.
Matariki has many admirers.
Explained by Jamie McCaskill nō Ngāti Tamatera. Audio
Kai for Matariki
- Kumara Puree
- Roasted Kumara Fries
- Gingered Kumara Chunks
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Boil Up
- "The Pot" - Pork & Pūha with steamed vegetables
- Kaimoana Chowder
- Māori Bread
- Kaanga Wai (Fermented Corn)
- Ginger Corned Beef
- Plum Pudding
- Sweet Kumara with Maple Syrup
- Classic Sherry Trifle
- Honey Egg Custard
- Mulled Wine
- Maksa - Māori Laksa
- Karengo
