Traditional navigators encourage more people to 'look up' at Matariki (opens original article in a new tab)

Traditional waka navigators in New Zealand are promoting the revival of traditional navigation methods and the cultural importance of Matariki, encouraging broader public engagement.

• Traditional navigators gathered at Te Papa to share knowledge of waka navigation without modern technology.
• Matariki, a star cluster, holds cultural significance for Māori navigation and storytelling.
• Navigators encourage public participation in waka voyaging, emphasizing that not everyone needs to be a navigator.