Starlore is an integral part of te ao Māori. Many look to the stars and the night sky for clues about what is to come. Ancestors used stars and other natural elements to navigate a fleet of waka across the vast Pacific Ocean. Sailors looked to the skies to gauge upcoming weather patterns.
Huihui Whetū showcases an artistic interpretation of the stars that play an important role in te ao Māori. Featuring spectacular imagery from Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Manu) and curated by Ataahua Papa (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Mahuta).
Aucklanders are encouraged to pause for a moment, look up and connect with the upper realm and to be transported to another dimension, if only for a fleeting moment.
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