
E Mātai Nei I Ngā Whetū – I Gaze Up at the Stars
To help us more intricately understand the mātauranga that underpins Matariki, and the hopes of leaders within this realm for the education space, Education Gazette was lucky enough to have a kōrero with Dr Rangiānehu (Rangi) Matamua (Tūhoe).
Ana, i te atapō tonu ka rewa ake a Matariki ka kitea mai, ā koirā te tohu o te tau hau.
Therefore, in the early morning when Matariki is seen rising, this is the sign of the new year.