For Taranaki iwi, Puanga marks the beginning of the Māori New Year and appears just before Matariki.The video shows Puanga rising on the horizon just before dawn.
The appearance of Matariki like Puanga appears at the end of the harvest, it is a time to remember the past and plan ahead.
On a clear night, take the opportunity to spot the Matariki star cluster. Learn how by watching the video below. Or listen to the second video to hear a Matariki waiata.
You Tube: How to find the Matariki star cluster
You Tube: Matariki Waiata
If you are interested in learning more about Matariki you can goto http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/assets/LanguageResources/MatarikiBooklet.pdf
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