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Matariki

June 22, 2022

This year our team have been enjoying using this opportunity to learn about Matariki, the special meaning it holds and how we can embrace this celebration. Matariki has encouraged us to reflect, reset and look forward to the rest of the year with hope, peace and joy.

What is Matariki?

Matariki is the celebration of the Māori New Year when a cluster of stars (the Pleiades) rises above the horizon which brings the old year to a close and starts the new year.

What do the stars in the cluster mean?

1. Matariki

The Mother of the star cluster and connected to health and wellbeing

2. Pōhutukawa

Is connected to those who have passed on

3. Tupuānuku

Connected to food grown in the ground and the renewal of nature

4. Tupurangi

Connected to food from the sky

5. Waitī

Connected to fresh water food

6. Waitā

Connected to salt water and protecting all creatures within it

7. Ururangi

Connected to the nature of the wind

8. Hiwa-i-te-rangi

Connected to your dreams and desires for the year ahead

9. Waipunarangi

Connected to the rain

What is the importance of Matariki?

Matariki is a special time of remembrance, reflection and looking ahead to the future, where communities and whānau can come together to celebrate.

How can we celebrate Matariki?

Enjoy the company of friends and whānau with a mid-winter meal.

Take some time to write down your hopes, dreams and aspirations for the year ahead.

Do some star-gazing! How often do we really take a moment to look up at the night sky? See if you can spot the Matariki cluster.

Take time to remember loved ones that have past away.

Call and check in with your family and friends that live in a different city or country.

Getting in the Matariki spirit here at WT HQ with some crafty window decal!

Helpful Resources

Here are some resources we found helpful into understanding Matariki better.

1. Woman Magazine
Stacey Morrison, Columnist for Woman Magazine provides a personal viewpoint about Matariki.

View here

2. Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand
A step-by-step guide into Matariki.

View here

3. Living by The Stars, Youtube Channel
A youtube channel by Professor Rangi Matamua, a Māori scholar specialising in Māori astronomy, and in particular Matariki.

View here

Events in Wellington

Check out some family-friendly events celebrating Matariki here

We hope you find time to celebrate Matariki with your loved ones this year.

Mānawatia a Matariki, best wishes for the year ahead.

Team WT x

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WILSON TROLLOPE SIZE CHART

Body measurements of Wilson Trollope sizes*

Size	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
6	78	65	92
8	83	70	97
10	88	75	102
12	93	80	107
14	98	85	112
16	103	90	117

*To take your measurements, please see our instructions below

INTERNATIONAL SIZE CHART

Comparison of Wilson Trollope sizes with international sizes

Wilson Trollope	6	8	10	12	14
Australia/UK	6	8	10	12	14
USA	2	4	6	8	10
EU	32	34	36	38	40
Japan	5	7	9	11	13

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BODY

There are three body measurement points that you need to know to ensure a great fit – bust, waist, and hips.

When taking your body measurements, wear the undergarments you normally wear for the most accurate results. Use a flexible tape measure, or a piece of string and ruler, and hold it around each body point so it is comfortably snug. If the tape is cutting into your flesh, it is too tight.

To ensure an accurate measurement around your body, keep the measuring tape as level as possible from front to back. We recommend measuring yourself in front of a mirror so you can check this from a side view. If you can, get a friend to help you to ensure the most accurate measurements.

Bust: Wrap the measuring tape around your back and where the tape meets across the fullest point of your bust is your bust measurement.

Waist: Wrap the measuring tape around your natural waist, the slimmest part of your torso, pulling the ends to the front. Where they meet is your waist measurement.

Hips: Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your bottom – this is usually low down towards your thighs. As with your bust and waist measurements, where the tape meets is your hip measurement.

Length: To measure the length of individual garments against your body it is best to measure down the centre of your back. To do this, start the measuring tape at either the base of your neck for dresses and tops, or at your waist for skirts. Measure down your body to the measurement listed in the garment description. This will show you where the garment comes to on you. When you are measuring for length, remember to make sure you are standing completely upright – it is best to have someone help you with this. Alternatively, compare the measurement with the length of a garment you already have.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Annabelle – annabelle@wilsontrollope.com, she is here to help.