Māramataka, planting by the moon
( planting by the moon)

Course Aim By the end of this course participants will be able to describe how a Maramataka is used to guide the growing and harvesting of kai.

 

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, the participant group will be able to:

  • Discuss the origins of Maramataka
  • Describe the effect of the moon on fishing and gardening activities
  • Discuss the meaning of the names used in the Maramataka
  • Discuss the order and grouping of nights in relation to the phases of the moon
  • Recite local myths and legends associated with the moon