PROF. RANGI MATAMUA

Māori Astronomer

When you look up at the stars what do you see? Professor Rangi Matamua of Ngāi Tūhoe, is renowned for his captivating work in the field of Māori astronomy

He travels extensively throughout the country and around the world teaching this ancient knowledge passed down from his ancestors, demonstrating its relevance to our everyday life.

Rangi is a professor at the University of Waikato. His research fields are Māori astronomy, star lore, Māori culture and Māori language revitalisation.

He has reached over one million people online this year with his digital series, ‘Living by the Stars.’

What can the stars tell us about our history and more importantly what can they reveal about our future?

This is his story – Professor Rangi Matamua – Indigenous 100