by PaituAdmin | May 2025 | Harakeke, Nature crafts
Make a Harakeke (NZ Flax) Star for Matariki These 8 pointed stars are beautiful, and special to make at Matariki or Christmas, decorating the table for a hakari (feast), displayed as a garland, or as natural Christmas tree ornaments. They can be made from Harakeke (NZ...
by PaituAdmin | Jul 2023 | Maramataka, Matariki
What is Matariki? Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in winter and, with other significant star markers, heralds the start of the Māori new year. This cluster is significant to many cultures around the world, and...
