20 Jun 2025

Matariki at Stonehenge Aotearoa

From Matariki Morning, 10:30 am on 20 June 2025

All eyes were skyward to celebrate the Pleiades star cluster on Matariki.

Situated in the serene environment of rural Wairarapa and overlooking the magnificent Ruamahunga valley is Stonehenge Aotearoa.

Built on the same scale as other great stone circles around the world, it hosted a special Matariki event.

Richard Hall from Stonehenge Aotearoa spoke to Susana.

Astronomer Richard Hall stands in front of the replica Stonehenge he built in the Wairarapa with the milky way in the night sky.

Astronomer Richard Hall has been involved in astronomy and adult education for more than 30 years. Photo: Kay Leather

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