# Matariki — Matariki ki Pōneke

> Augmented reality app celebrating Māori New Year with virtual fires and star hunts. (iPhone/iPad app by MAGGLE LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matariki/id1522267681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MAGGLE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225188687)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matariki/id1522267681/reviews.md

## What is Matariki?

Brought to you by the Wellington City Council.

Matariki Ahi Kā celebrates the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way.

Use the Matariki app and ‘share the warmth’ of Ahi Kā, the fires of renewal and belonging. Using Augmented Reality, warm yourself with a virtual fire that you can place anywhere.

Interact with the Matariki Stars in the night sky, and learn more about the Matariki Puanga stars.

Find, scan and collect the stars of Matariki with the 'Haha Whētu Star Search' - the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā based star hunt game.

## Key features

- Augmented reality virtual fire
- Interactive Matariki star experiences
- Matariki Puanga star information
- Haha Whētu Star Search game
- Botanic Garden star hunt

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matariki/id1522267681/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Reviews not showing.

*2023-07-16, version 3.0.1*

Guessing they aren’t good

### 3/5 — Is this how my tax money is being spent

*2023-07-14, version 3.0.1*

The Matariki stars are not really aligned with the real ones, instead it shows a static 3d view that is orientated with the device, so by looking elsewhere the stars show elsewhere. And what’s the deal with the camp fires? Caused my iPhone 12 to crash.

## Frequently asked questions about Matariki

### What is Matariki?

Matariki is an app brought to you by the Wellington City Council that celebrates the Māori New Year. It uses augmented reality to allow users to place a virtual fire and interact with Matariki stars.

### Does Matariki have ads?

No, Matariki does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the Wellington City Council.

### What devices can I use Matariki on?

Matariki is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to offer an interactive experience across these Apple platforms.

### How old do I need to be to use Matariki?

Matariki has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and families. The content is designed to be accessible and engaging for a wide age range.

### When was Matariki last updated?

The latest version of Matariki, 3.0.1, was last updated on July 5, 2023. This indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

### Can I play the star hunt game offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities for the 'Haha Whētu Star Search' game. It is recommended to have an internet connection for optimal performance and potential updates.

### What is the 'Haha Whētu Star Search'?

The 'Haha Whētu Star Search' is a game within Matariki located in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā. Users can find, scan, and collect the stars of Matariki as part of this interactive hunt.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2023-07-05

Update to support Matariki Ahi Kā 2023 .

### 3.0.0 — 2023-06-27

Update to support the 2023 Matariki Ahi Kā experiences.

### 2.0.3 — 2021-06-22

Update to support the AR Star Hunt.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-06-14

Update to support Matariki 2021 experiences.

### 2.0.0 — 2021-06-13

Updated for Matariki 2021. This update comes with improvements to the Ahi Kā experience (the fires now burn brighter than ever!), the interactive stars (you are now able to add your own message in the sky) and introducing the Haha whetu - the Wellington based star hunt! Find, scan and collect all the different stars of Matariki for entries into the Matariki 2021 competition.

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