By Joe Harawira, PouwhakahaereWhen Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the Earth mother, were separated by their children, the God of the winds—Tāwhirimātea—became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens. For Māori, the rising of these stars (called Matariki – ‘the eyes of God’), is celebrated by giving…

Matariki: The Māori New Year — Conservation blog