A Story for Matariki - The promise of Puanga
A Story for Matariki - The promise of Puanga
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Here is a bright new star in the winter sky-Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters.
Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Māori new year are coming.
Introducing readers to the Puanga star, which is celebrated for Māori New Year and the coming of winter in place of Matariki along parts of the West Coast of New Zealand.
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