Matariki and korokoro (New Zealand/Aotearoa lamprey)

'Ka kitea a Matariki, ka rere te korokoro'
(When Matariki is seen, the lamprey migrate)

This month is the time to celebrate Matariki and with it the migration of korokoro/kanakana/lamprey in New Zealand!

Dr. Rangi Matamua gives a wonderful presentation on Matariki where he discusses the details of Matariki:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3FQ-jyydF8

Waitī, the star of freshwater, must be burning bright this year since there have already been several reports of migrating lamprey from New Zealand and Chile!

Quote reference: Mead & Grove 2001
Image reference: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/learn/for-educators/teaching-resources/matariki-classroom-resources

Posted on July 30, 2020 10:00 PM by ak_miller