I viewed Matariki this year next to the moana, listening to the crashing of the waves, birds chirping, immersed in gratitude for our taiao and the beauty of Te Ao Māori. I welcomed the new year grounding myself, resetting my goals and aspirations filled with appreciation for the knowledge of Matariki. I celebrated te tau hou Māori in many ways, the beginning I was volunteering in the BOP region with other health students promoting health studies in rural schools. We had a potluck dinner to celebrate. I returned home to my whānau to pause and spend time with my loved ones as we celebrated with kai.