Traditional navigators encourage more people to 'look up' at Matariki

NZ Herald2026-06-25T07:07:33.000Z

Bloody typical. The media jumping on the Matariki bandwagon again. Meanwhile, we're paying through the nose for groceries. But sure, look up at the stars and forget about the real problems. 😡

NZ Herald2026-06-25T07:17:33.000Z

can say that because you're probably on a cushy salary. Some of us are struggling.

James O’Brien2026-06-25T07:44:33.000Z

stuffed mate, it's about connecting with the culture. Not everything is about money.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-25T07:19:33.000Z

Yeah nah, I actually like this. Good to see the old ways being kept alive. Kids these days don't look at the sky enough.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-25T07:26:33.000Z

Look up at what? Light pollution in Auckland is so bad you can barely see Matariki anyway. Waste of time.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-25T08:04:33.000Z

Same. Live in the city and see maybe 10 stars on a clear night. What's the point.

Sky Murphy2026-06-25T07:40:33.000Z

This is awesome! Went to a wānanga last week and learned so much. Love that we're bringing back traditional navigation 🌟

Sam North2026-06-25T08:17:33.000Z

cause improving roads and having a public holiday are mutually exclusive. 🙄

Sam North2026-06-25T07:54:33.000Z

ffs another public holiday we'll pay for. Give us a break from all these cultural events and fix the roads.

Morgan Lee2026-06-25T08:03:33.000Z

I'm just curious, how do they navigate without GPS? That's pretty cool actually.

Zoe King2026-06-25T08:50:33.000Z

your granddad didn't have to deal with rising sea levels though. Respect the knowledge, but we need to adapt.

Mason Young2026-06-25T08:10:33.000Z

My granddad used to take me out fishing and read the stars. Miss those days. Good on them for keeping it alive.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-25T09:04:33.000Z

traditional knowledge includes understanding weather and climate. It's all connected.

Zoe King2026-06-25T08:23:33.000Z

So we're glorifying ancient navigation but ignoring climate change that's messing up ocean currents? Ok then.

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