{"title":"Rangi Matamua","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Rangi Matamua, a renowned scholar and storyteller celebrated for his deep expertise in Māori astronomy and the cultural significance of Matariki. This collection features enlightening books that span categories like History \u0026amp; Military and Children's Books, offering a blend of educational insights and captivating narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRangi Matamua's work focuses on the Matariki star cluster, a topic of immense cultural importance in New Zealand. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eMatariki\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMatariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMatariki ki te Ao\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMatariki: The Star of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the historical and cultural narratives surrounding these stars. They reveal how these celestial formations hold a universal significance across various cultures, offering both young and adult readers a journey into the past through storytelling and factual exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magic of the night sky and the rich heritage of Māori astronomy through Rangi Matamua's insightful works, perfect for those eager to learn about history and cultural stories woven into the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matariki-the-star-of-the-year-by-rangi-matamua-9781775503255","title":"Matariki: The Star of the Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners, and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat is Matariki?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy did Māori observe Matariki?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow did Māori traditionally celebrate Matariki?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen and how should Matariki be celebrated?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on research and interviews with Māori experts, \u003cem\u003eMatariki: The Star of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e seeks answers to these questions and explores what Matariki was in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in our modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Huia Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877017870572,"sku":"9781775503255","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775503255.jpg?v=1730766796"},{"product_id":"matariki-by-rangi-matamua-9781775503262","title":"Matariki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners, and a vast number of events. 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