Matariki
What is Matariki?
Matariki is a sign of the Maori New Year. Normally celebrated around late May or early June.
Matariki is a cluster of stars ( The seven sisters. Waiti, Waita, Waipuna-a-ngi, Tupu-a-nuku, Tupu-a-rangi, Ururangi and Matariki.)
Matariki tell the Maori's that its a beginning of a new year and to start preparing for the new year.
The prepare by cooking, planting and giving.
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