I support everything that was said about the time of year and the place in the sky and, for our kin who reside at the base of the barren mountain, of Taranaki, it is Puanga, rather, that signals the passing of time, because if you live near a mountain range that is the star you will see, just like it is for our relatives of Ngāi Tahu, it is called Puaka. If you live in another place your environment will determine this for you. Each tribe has its own practices relating to the time of Matariki, when it rises, for how long, the path of the sun, the phase of the moon, the months, the environment, the location, and the lay of the land. Therefore, this is a relationship, not just a holiday. It is a relationship with the environment, and that benefits us all.