Tirohanga noa Tirohanga MARC
  • Puanga

Puanga (Topical Term)

Momo manako: Puanga
Ka whakamahia mō/tirohia mai:
  • Rigel
  • Puaka
Tirohia hoki:

Whakamārama: He whetū rangatira ka kitea i te marama o Huitanguru, e tohu ana i te kaupeka e nui ai te kai.

Scope Note: Some Māori including iwi and hapū of Whanganui, Taranaki, parts of the Far North and parts of the South Island celebrate the rising of Puanga rather than the Matariki constellation as the start of the new year.

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