Matariki: How Māori navigators use the stars to keep their waka on course

Stuff2026-07-08T17:13:22.000Z

Bloody woke nonsense. Stars are stars, not some Māori GPS. Get back to work.

Sage Lawson2026-07-08T17:25:22.000Z

do you mean 'woke nonsense'? This is actual science. Get off your high horse mate.

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T18:17:22.000Z

This is so cool! Love seeing our traditional knowledge getting some recognition. 😊

Stuff2026-07-08T18:54:22.000Z

piss off. Navigation isn't 'settler science' just cos it's old. It's just stars. Everyone used them.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-08T18:28:22.000Z

yeah nah this is actually legit. my uncle from Tokelau still uses the stars to fish. not everything needs google maps

Ruby Fraser2026-07-08T18:43:22.000Z

lol you're way off mate. whole different ballgame navigating open ocean without instruments. but whatever

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T19:18:22.000Z

do learn it in some kura kaupapa. Should be in all schools though. Nothing wrong with knowing our history.

Taylor Wright2026-07-08T19:07:22.000Z

Imagine being able to navigate the Pacific without GPS. Mind-blowing stuff. Ka pai!

Blake Turner2026-07-08T19:24:22.000Z

Mate, if we spent half the money on Māori 'revitalisation' on actual infrastructure we might have roads that don't flood. Just saying.

Mia Carter2026-07-08T19:33:22.000Z

tbh this is pretty interesting. always wondered how they did it. pity we don't teach this in schools eh

Chloe Martin2026-07-08T19:58:22.000Z

Facts. But try telling that to the tourism board. They'd rather milk this for a 'cultural experience' than fix potholes.

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