Matariki

28 June 2014 signals the start of Matariki this year. Matariki is when the Matariki star cluster is visible in our night skies and is considered the Maori New Year. Matariki is connected with harvesting and planting as preserving and harvesting of birds and crops was complete by this time of the year and planning would start for the coming year.

Arahoe School is celebrating Matariki this year with a hangi (pronounced haangi). Food is cooked by steaming in the ground on hot rocks. The hangi is $5 for children and $10 for adults. The hangi will take place on the last day of school this term. You will receive updates between now and then as we will need help with the preparation and service. Look out for those notices.

*Orders will be taken this week until Friday 26 June*