ASB Polyfest vs Marama Calendar

The Auckland Secondary Schools Māori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival 20 - 23 March 2024 Celebrating 49 Years

Grow and fish by the moon. Marama brings the New Zealand Māori lunar calendar (Maramataka) to your pocket—plan planting, harvesting, and fishing for the best days and nights of the month. KEY FEATURES Maramataka Lunar Calendar Browse the full 30-night lunar cycle with traditional night names (Tangaroa, Korekore, Whiro, and more). Each night has unique gardening and fishing guidance based on centuries of Māori knowledge from Te Papa and Te Ara sources. Planting & Harvesting Guide See at a glance which days are favourable for planting. Green = good for planting, orange = fair, grey = rest or avoid. Tap any date for detailed notes: when to plant kūmara, tubers, seed crops, or when to rest the soil. Includes crop-type guidance for above-ground crops, root vegetables, harvest, and pruning. Fishing & Eeling Guide Check fishing and eeling ratings for every day. Tangaroa nights (23–27) are among the best for fishing. Get suggested jobs—fish, eel trapping, crayfish, shellfish—based on the lunar phase. Choose your preferred NZ beach for tide predictions. Matariki – Māori New Year Learn the nine stars of Matariki (Ngā whetū o Matariki), each with its own meaning. Reflect, celebrate, and plan with prompts for remembrance (Pōhutukawa), gratitude, and intentions (Hiwa-i-te-Rangi). Store your notes privately on device. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Weather forecast – 5-day forecast for your region or GPS location (Open-Meteo) Tide times – High and low tides for 50+ NZ beaches (World Tides data) Beach selection – Pick your preferred beach in Settings for accurate tides Region & GPS – Use GPS for precise weather or select your NZ region How to use – Built-in guide with tips for gardeners and fishers Dark mode – Full light/dark/system support Privacy – Data stays on your device; no tracking FREE FEATURES Marama is free to use. All features—Maramataka calendar, planting guide, fishing guide, tide times, weather, Matariki reflection, and settings—are included at no cost. PREMIUM FEATURES None. Marama has no premium tier or in-app purchases.