Te Ao Maori

Expert Feature: Maramataka - living by the moon

14:34 pm on 30 March 2020

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You will probably have heard about the concept of planting by the moon, using its gravitational force to water your veges and get them growing big root systems to ensure a big harvest. The Maori calendar is known as Maramataka and it turns out there’s a lot more to it than the garden. Ayla Hoeta is a student of Maramataka and writes the monthly update for the Spinoff. You can find a Maramataka dial here to apply it to where you live.

Photo: Spinoff