Matariki

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                                                                Matariki  

What is Matariki?

Matariki is a group of 9 stars in the night sky that is only visible at a certain time of year which is in June and July. Matariki is a Māori name for a group of stars also representing the Māori New Year.

How many stars are there in the Matariki group?

A Māori astronomer named Dr Rangi Matamua who’s been researching Matariki For 30 years discovered nine matariki stars in the sky instead of 7 which lights saw.

The names of the nine Matariki stars.

Matariki

This is the star that signifies reflection and hope.

Pōhutukawa

Pōhutukawa is the star that looks after the people who have passed on and keeps them                        safe.

Waitī

Waitī connects with all the fresh water and food sources.

           

Waitā

This is the star that connects with the ocean and the food source within it.

Waipuna-ā-Rangi

Connects with the rain.

Tupuānuku

This star connects with everything that grows in the ground to be harvested or gathered for food.

Tupuārangi    

This star connects with everything that grows in the trees.

Ururangi

This star connects with winds.

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

This is the star that you can grant wishes on. Some people say if you wish on the star your wish will come true if you don't tell anyone.