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the nine stars of matariki
Matariki is the main star in the cluster. It is connected to wellbeing and welcomes in the New Year
Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the Māori wishing star and speaks to our hopes and desires for the year.
The star of the wind is Ururangi, and together with Waipunarangi, they are the stars connected to the weather
Waipunarangi means ‘water that pools in the sky’, and this karakia speaks to the rain.
Waitā is the star of salt water, and this karakia acknowledges our strong connection to the ocean
Waitī is the star of lakes, rivers, streams and fresh water and acknowledges our strong connection to the bodies of fresh water
Tipuānuku is the star associated with food grown in the earth.
Waerea seeks to clear space and people from any obstructions in order for the ceremony to proceed.
Pōhutukawa helps us remember those who have passed since the last rising of Matariki. It is at this time that people want to call out the names of loved ones who have died in the past year
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