Māori astronomer explains why yesterday was first day of Māori year, but it’s not the New Year yet

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The two stars of pipiri rising above the horizon yesterday signalled day one of the Māori year, but stargazers will have to wait to see Matariki, astronomer Rangi Matamua says.

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