The skies above Takapō (Tekapo). Photo: Supplied / Ngāi Tahu
Ngā mihi nui o te matahi o te tau! Happy New Year.
It is of course the Māori New Year, and yesterday we celebrated the start of Matariki and the rise of the star cluster.
One of people who had a hand in deciding when we mark Matariki is Māori astronomer Victoria Campbell.
She is the general manager for The Dark Sky Project, a leader in astro-tourism and stargazing experiences, combining Western science and Māori celestial knowledge in Takapō, also known as Tekapo.
It's been a busy year for Victoria, from partnering with Minecraft, to creating unique Mataraki stamps with NZ Post and she joins Susie and Paddy.
Victoria Campbell. Photo: Supplied / Ngāi Tahu
