Maramataka | Calendar

The Maramataka (lunar calendar) is a Māori indigenous framework and knowledge framework to mark time, based on the moon's orbit around the earth. It's used by Māori to observe, monitor and record signs, rhythms and cycles of the taiao (environment) and to direct daily and seasonal activities. 

Maramataka guide whānau, hapū and iwi in aligning and regulating their daily activities to support wellbeing. They also help with monitoring seasonal changes. Variations in Maramataka between whānau, hapū and iwi consider the locations and associated landscapes, climate, and environment.

Currently, the Maramataka is modelled on the Gregorian Calendar, which is not the original system of time used by tupuna Māori. 


Maramataka 2024/25

Supported by Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti, the Maramataka 2023/24 has been developed in partnership by the Rongoā Collective of the ĀRT Confederation under the guidance of their three pou rongoā Pania Solomon, Sharlene Maoate-Davis and Heimaima Wiremu.

The theme for this year’s Maramataka is ‘Te Hokinga Mai’ – the returning. Sharlene of Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai explains: 

“It's a reaffirmation of traditional Māori values, knowledge and wisdom. We celebrate the returning through practising rongoā, through meditation and ritual, and through passing the traditions on.”

The Maramataka 2024/25 builds on the earlier Maramataka, and Hemaima Wiremu (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) says, “We know very many people kept the old Maramataka, and they continue to be useful for reference and inspiration. Taken together, the Maramataka series forms an increasingly comprehensive resource.” 

Copies are available for purchase at Kāpiti Coast District Council service centres from Tuesday 25 June 2024 for $20 each.


Previous years

2023/24 [JPG 110 KB]

2022/23 [PNG 567 KB]

Photo of Maramataka 2021/22 cover

2021/22 [PNG 2.6 MB]

Photo of Maramataka 2020/21 cover

2020/21 [PNG 407 KB]

Photo of Maramataka 2019/20 cover

2019/20 [PDF 9.94 MB]

Photo of Maramataka 2018/19 cover

2018/19 [PDF 17.18 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2017/18

2017/18 [PDF 19.67 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2016/17

2016/17 [PDF 24.4 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2015/16

2015/16 [PDF 25.64 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2014/15

2014/15 [PDF 6.16 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2013/14

2013/14 [PDF 26.77 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2012/13

2012/13 [PDF 22.78 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2011/12

2011/12 [PDF 26.45 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2010/11

2010/11 [PDF 25.74 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2009/10

2009/10 [PDF 16.15 MB]

Photo of Maramataka cover 2008/09

2008/09 [PDF 24.55 MB]

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