Tātai Arorangi: Whare Wānanga For Tōhunga Star Knowledge

19/05/2015

Led by the Haku ‘Awa, Lāiana Kānoa-Wong the 'Awa ceremony and then blessing of the Ka[pehu Wheu (star compass) was a profoundly moving part of the ceremonies prior to the departure of Höküle‘a and its es**rt boat Gershon from Aurere. It was concluded with a hulka performed by Manu. Nainoa also pointed out to the crew and supporters the site where the hawai'ians as Ngati Ruawahia will make a base at Aurere.

Led by the Haku ‘Awa, Lāiana Kānoa-Wong the 'Awa ceremony and then blessing of Te Kāpehu Whetū (star compass) was a profoundly moving part of the ceremonies prior to the departure of Höküle‘a and its es**rt boat Gershon from Aurere. It was concluded with a hula performed by Manu. Nainoa also pointed out to the crew and supporters the site where the Hawai'ians as Ngati Ruawahia will make a base at Aurere.

18/05/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl36y5tg7Tw

A look at Maori astronomy exploring the Tuhoe legends surrounding the creation of star constellations and celestial bodies in celebration of Matariki, the Ma...

13/05/2015

Aloha kākou, here we are tied up in Coffs harbor, Australia after 12 days of going across the Tasman sea from Aotearoa to here. We came here as originally planned, but we’re planing on spending a few extra days here and waiting for this big approaching weather coming our way. Safety is our number one priority and going out into Sydney at this time would be a foolish mistake. We want to let the weather pass and get to Sydney as safe as possible and still allow us to make some time in Sydney to spend time with the community, do our outreach, do our science, and engage with the communities that are down there. Being here at Coffs allows us time to clean our canoe, clean ourselves – we all got to take a fresh water shower last night, wash our clothes in fresh water, sleep in a bed in a stable area. And it allows us time to make sure everything is good on our waʻa, clean everything up and allow us to arrive into Sydney with our canoe looking all brand new, fixed, shiny, and in top shape. We plan to get to Sydney maybe a few days after originally planned, but that’s okay. Again, safety is the number one priority and waiting out this weather is how we will stay safe for the crew and our waʻa. Mahalo for following us on our journey and we’ll check in with you guys later on. A hui hou.

08/04/2015

Astronomers have reported the discovery of a star that passed within the outer reaches of our Solar System just 70,000 years ago, when early humans were beginning to take a foothold here on Earth. ...

01/04/2015

http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/kupe-voyaging-by-the-stars-1993

According to Māori legend Aotearoa was found by the explorer Kupe, chasing a wheke (octopus) from Ra'iatea, Tahiti. This documentary follows Northland building contractor Hekenukumai 'Hector' Busby, as he leads the construction of a waka hourua (a double-hulled canoe) and retraces Kupe's course acro…

30/03/2015

Malama Honua Voyage: The Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokule’a, will travel more than 45,000 nautical miles across the globe, visiting at least 26 countries, with stops at 62 ports of call. The goal of the voyage is to Malama Honua (Care for the Earth) around the world, to share traditional Hawaiian practices and to learn from other cultures their own methods of taking care of planet earth. The mission is to join forces with like-minded peoples across the planet in an effort to navigate towards a sustainable future. (Photo Sam Low).

27/03/2015

Ancient Polynesians settled 10 million square miles of the Pacific by navigating sailing canoes from island to island. But their tremendous story was almost lost. Can a single sailing canoe from Hawaii restore the pride of the Polynesian culture after years and years decay and denial?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWp5MiiVR1k&list=PLo7P0W-7uSQgDL08AXKe-EeSLxd-QONin

Ancient Polynesians settled 10 million square miles of the Pacific by navigating sailing canoes from island to island. But their tremendous story was almost ...

27/03/2015

“Your captain is your mother and father. He will tell you when to eat and when to sleep. Listen to him. Make happy. And we will all see the land we are going to.”―Mau Piailug

My father taught me that the sea is full of signs. Let's say we leave on a voyage at sunset. At midnight the navigator listens for chirping birds. You and I don't hear them—we can't hear them. Only the navigator can hear them.

27/03/2015

Buy tickets for Movie Premiere - Te Mana o te Moana - The Pacific Voyagers - Movie Premiere - Te Mana o te Moana - The Pacific Voyagers, Te Matau a Maui Voyaging ..., MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne, 23 April 201