A new exhibition at Waikato Museum will shine a spotlight on modern Maori astronomy and promote a better understanding of the history and meaning of Matariki.
Te Whaanau Maarama: The Heavenly Bodies, developed in partnership with the University of Waikato, will run at Waikato Museum from May 28 to July 13.
The exhibition will examine the traditional Maori societal view of the night sky and how it is being revitalised in the modern world.
Waikato Museum director Cherie Meecham says the partnership between the museum and the university has combined knowledge and skill to produce an authentic, educational experience for museum visitors.
"Working with external curators brings specialist knowledge and new thinking, extending our ability to present a detailed, learned view on the specialised subject of Maori astronomy. We have responded to that by developing an exhibition that will be an out-of-this-world experience and a platform for discussion and learning."