Maori superstition, which still plays a large part in native life, attributes the prolonged dry weather to the prolific crops of berries which are to be s.een on karaka trees tills season, and, if credence is to be attached to a prediction, uncommonly dry conditions will be experienced in and near Auckland until the middle of March, states the "New Zealand Herald." The origin of this particular superstition is lost in history, but it has been the tradition for many years to associate fruitful karakas with arid conditions. Kanakas have undoubtedly carried remarkable crops this summer, and many specimens are to be seen in Auckland, even within the city limits, heavily laden. It is contended by Maoris that past seasons have proved the extent of karaka crops to be a fairly reliable guide to warm weather, and certainly the experience in recent weeks has supported the superstition.
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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21391, 6 February 1935, Page 12
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