This book is about the star Puanga and the star cluster Matariki, which work together to herald the Maori New Year for different iwi. It includes information about why some iwi look to Puanga as a sign of the new year.

Includes:
- Repetitive sentence structure: E ai ki... (According to )
- Star map for Matariki, Puanga and the surrounding stars
- Singalong CD or audio download which turns the book into a song
- English translation
- Activity ideas
- Picture glossary
- Guitar chords