NEWS & EVENTS
Below are details of upcoming events and the latest news about what we've been up to.
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He Maramataka Mauri
Our news and events times and dates align with the days, weeks and months of the Gregorian calendar, as well as the Maramataka events determined by the moon, sun and stars throughout the year. This enables the coordination of our daily lives with what is happening in the environment, enhancing the effects of our kaitiaki activities.
1. PIRIPIRI: Year begins. Restore from the elements. Plant trees.
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2. HONGONGOI: Insight, cultivate, rejuvenate.
3. APONGA: Spring germination, monitor, clear winter debris.
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4. URUAO: Equal day/night, sprouting seed beds, pest and weed.
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5. TUMATAREIA: Strong shoots, finish planting projects.
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6. RONGO TAPU: Warmth infuses land and water, monitor restoration, summer preparations.
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7. AKAWHENUA: Longest day, vine-covered land, release plants, create shade.
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8. REHUA: Heat of summer, drink plenty of water, be shaded.
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9. HAUPARAU: Winds of change, harvest begins, monitor restoration.
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10. NGAHURU: Equal night/day, harvest and store, pest and weed.
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11. TUMA: Cold moisture approaches, final harvest, secure shelters.
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12. WEHEWEHE: Parting light, winter preparations and planting, release plants, monitor restoration.