Story: Matariki – Te Tau Hou Māori

Puanga

Puanga and Matariki pictured above Ruapehu.

Using this item

Reference: Supplied/Richie Mills and NAIA Limited

How to cite this page

Paul Meredith, Matariki – Te Tau Hou Māori – Puanga o te Rangi, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/puanga (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Paul Meredith, published 30 April 2026, reviewed and revised 30 April 2026 with assistance from Che Wilson.