Puanga rising: Whanganui prepares to welcome the Māori New Year

June 26, 2026
As autumn ends, a look to rangi (the sky) can show when the new year begins. For many iwi, it’s the rising of Matariki that signals this, but for others it’s Puanga.
Purple star representing Matariki Hunga Nui
Puanga rising: Whanganui prepares to welcome the Māori New Year
Large grey star representing Matariki Ahunga Nui
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