In this two-part Matariki special, we reflect on the recent revitalisation of tikanga Matariki, and look at how the umu kohukohu whetū used to be conducted in a traditional way, then at Paraone's house, we give examples of how anyone can do their own hautapu ceremony using what you have at home.

Click HERE to get the Matariki handbook with karakia you can use for your own ceremony.

This episode was filmed and released on Māori TV in 2 episodical parts - to watch the episodes go here:

Part 1 - Matariki Revitalisation

Part 2 - Matariki Hautapu at home