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To celebrate the ‘Matariki mā Puanga’, we are grateful to have mātanga Maramataka, Ayla Hoeta (Waikato) share space and time with us in understanding Maramataka Māori and how we use mātauranga Matariki mātauranga Maramataka within our design practice.

Ayla Hoeta is a vibrant wahine Maaori, maamaa, passionate gardener, and Maramataka Maaori practitioner. Raised in South Auckland, her whakapapa connects to South Auckland and Waikato, grounding her in whenua and whaanau. With over a decade of experience leading kaupapa Maaori and community initiatives, Ayla brings lived experience and maatauranga sharing practical Maramataka insights that align daily life, design practice, and innovation - embedding tuupuna knowledge to guide contemporary living by the Maramataka.

Ayla is also a Lecturer at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, weaving kaupapa Maaori and mahi Maramataka into design and innovation. Her mahi champions design for intergenerational wellbeing and reconnection to te taiao, through mahi Maramataka.

She is committed to sharing the insights and practical wisdom of the Maramataka, with an understanding of the tohu of whenua, moana and rangi, including Matariki - and endeavours to strengthen and continue to build on mātauranga Māori within our community and environments. Ayla brings deep knowledge on how these natural indicators can influence well-being, activities, and spiritual connection to te taiao.