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What does the star Matariki represent?

Matariki helps us to reflect, gives us hope. It connects us to the gathering of people, our environment, the health and well-being of people.

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What does the star Tipuānuku represent?

Tipuānuku connects us to caring for the ground and the food that grows under the ground like potatoe and kumera.

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What does the star Waitā represent?

Waita connects us to sea water, our oceans and seas, and the life and food we get from them.

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What does the star Waipunarangi represent?

Waipunarangi connects us to rain that we experience throughout the year as it falls from the sky and washes over the earth, nourishing all living things.

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What does the star Hiwa-i-te-Rangi represent

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi connects us our dreams and aspirations. She is the youngest star.

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What does the star Ururangi represent?

Ururangi connects us to the different winds and this whetū determines the nature of these winds. Bright and Clear = Calm

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What does the star Pōhutakawa Represent

Pōhutukawa connects us to our loved ones that have passed on.

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What does the star Tipuārangi represent?

Tipuārangi connects us to the birds and other elevated foods such as fruits and berries from trees.

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How many stars are in the Matariki cluster?

There are over 500 stars in the Matariki cluster – but only a handful are visible without the use of a telescope.

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What does the star Waitī represent?

Waiti connects us to fresh water Lake, rivers and streams, the life and the food we get from them.

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