How to find the stars of Matariki
This weekend, Aotearoa officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance of the star cluster in the night sky. Here's how to find them.
Across different regions in Aotearoa, iwi may recognise different stars to mark the Māori new year. For some, it's Matariki, for others, it's Puanga.
The best time to find Matariki and Puanga is early morning, before sunrise.
This is a general guide and star visibility varies across New Zealand.
Tohunga Paraone Gloyne looks to the stars during a Matariki hautapu ceremony, 2022.
ERICA SINCLAIR
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