--- title: 'Te Maramataka' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/te-maramataka' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/te-maramataka.md' date: '2024-06-27' description: 'Māori astrologer Matua Rereata Makiha: GBHS tauira were honoured to host renowned Māori astrologer Matua Rereata Makiha (Ngāti Mahurehure, Te Aupōuri, Te Arawa) who spoke about te Maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar) and the importance of preserving cultural and historical knowledge. Sharing some …' --- Te Maramataka Matua Rereata Makiha ![maramataka](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/0/4/8/6/404860755d5a83c9c6a3c8871ff1a7ffcd8b3b11-maramataka.jpg "maramataka") # Te Maramataka Thursday, 27th June 2024 at 8:30am #### Māori astrologer Matua Rereata Makiha: GBHS tauira were honoured to host renowned Māori astrologer Matua Rereata Makiha (Ngāti Mahurehure, Te Aupōuri, Te Arawa) who spoke about te Maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar) and the importance of preserving cultural and historical knowledge. Sharing some of his vast knowledge with korero-tuku-iho (oral history and traditions) Matua Rereata gave examples of how te Maramataka tracks the movement of nature, helping to predict the best time for planting, harvesting, fishing, gathering kai etc. Moon phases can also have an effect on our moods and energy levels. Tuia ki te rangi Tuia ki te whenua Tuia ki te moana Tuia ki te here tangata E rongo te pō, e rongo te ao This whakataukī (above) reminds us of the connection between the people and the natural elements of the world we live in. Navigate - [ Home ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/) - [ About Us ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us) - [ Enrolment ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment) - [ Learning ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas) Contact Contact us: [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us)Green Bay High School 143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay Auckland 0643 New Zealand PO BOX 80002 | | | |---|---| | Tel | [+64 9 817 8173](tel:+6498178173) | | Absences | [Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)](tel:+6498178173,234) | | Email | | | CONTACT US | [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us) | For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our [staff directory](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us/staff) Kōtuitui Community Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. To learn more about the Kōtuitui community please click [HERE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui). [![Kotuitui Community of Learning](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/themes/gbhs/images/kotuitui.svg)](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Term 2 2024](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024.md) - Previous: [Sturdy Stuff!](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/sturdy-stuff.md) - Next: [Te Toi Uku](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/te-toi-uku.md)