Saturday, June 20, 2015. Winter in Wellington can be rather dreary. The days shorten, the wind picks up to the point where shipping containers are thrown into the harbour. But there is hope as during this dark time people look to the stars. From what we have come to understand, Matariki celebrations fell out of fashion in the 40s and have only recently regained popularity.

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