48. Matariki: Honouring the Māori New Year with Dr Rangi Mātāmua

Tēnā koe, nau mai hoki mai ki Āio. After eight months off, we are back with an epic Matariki episode featuring Dr Rangi Mātāmua. If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of Matariki, learn how to prepare for it, and discover ways to honour and celebrate this beautiful time, you are in the right place. Dr Rangi Mātāmua is a pioneering Māori scholar who has revolutionised our understanding of Māori astronomy, particularly Matariki. His research has been groundbreaking in its contribution to mātauranga Māori, helping to enlighten both national and international audiences about Māori astronomical knowledge and traditions. His work sits at the interface between mātauranga Māori and Western science, helping reconnect people with maramataka - the Māori lunar calendar - and the natural environment. Dr Rangi is a member of the Matariki Advisory Committee and played a significant role in bringing the Matariki public holiday to fruition. Enjoy this episode e te whānau. Share it with your whānau and friends - Mānawatia a Matariki. What we cover in this episode: • Ngā Mata o te Ariki - The origins of Matariki • Understanding Matariki from a global perspective • Te Kāhui o Matariki - Meeting each star in the cluster • Remembering those who have passed and acknowledging the passage of death • The role of Hine-nui-te-pō • Gregorian time and a Māori understanding of time • A message for wāhine Māori in spiritual spaces CONNECT Dr Rangi Mātāmua Instagram | @proffessormatamua Website | www.livingbythestars.co.nz ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcast TikTok | @aiothepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com Pure NatureReceive 10% off your next order. (One-time use code, so stock up!) Website: www.purenature.co.nzUse code: ORA10 Using our code supports the ongoing operation of this podcast - thank you. Rongoā Māori Course with Awhina Henry Link: Rongoā Māori Foundations  Meditations Link: Āio Meditations