New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...
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Watch the moon hide the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades star cluster tonight
Whenever the moon shines near the Pleiades in December and January, it's nearly full. And on Thursday night, Jan. 9, the 10-day old moon will actually pass through the Pleiades. Most North ...
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Making a meal of Matariki
More relevant to 21st century New Zealanders is the Maori celebration of Matariki, the Maori word for the Pleiades star cluster, which signalled the new year. According to the government website ...
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3 special food experiences that celebrate Matariki
All are welcome to this Umu Kohukohu Whetū, the preparation of the hāngī before sunrise on the first day of Matariki celebrations. Families are welcome to attend this traditional ceremony ...