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1) What is Matariki?
2) What does Matariki mean?
3) What are the names for each star?
4) What does each star represent?
5) When does Matariki appear?
6) What does Matariki represent for Māori?
7) How and Who can celebrate Matariki?
8) How can we find Matariki?

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Matariki is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.

Here you can learn all about the Māori New Year, the Maramataka, and traditional Māori culture.

What is Matariki?

What is Matariki?

Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters).

Matariki for teachers

Matariki for teachers

Book a Matariki education visit for your ECE or primary students, and download Matariki and Maramataka teaching resources to use in your classroom.

Matariki - Whare Tapere

Matariki - Whare Tapere

Download a free Matariki kids' activity book, read and listen to stories, explore Matariki facts, sing songs, and play quizzes in the Whare Tapere - the Māori house of entertainment.

The Maramataka

The Maramataka

The Māori calendar begins in June with the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster signalling the New Year. Learn the names of the months and nights in the traditional Maramataka.

Past Matariki Festival highlights

Past Matariki Festival highlights

Our first Matariki Ritual, the ever popular Kaumātua Kapa Haka, and panel discussions.

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What is Matariki?
Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.Matariki appears In the eastern sky usually in the shortest day of the year. It is thought to bring in a good fortune and good harvest.

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Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family. Matariki is officially celebrated on 13 July 2020.

What is Matariki the Māori New Year?

Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.

Some people think of Matariki as a mother star with six daughters, and it is often referred to as the Seven Sisters.

Others think that Matariki are the 'eyes of the god'. When Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children the god of wind, Tāwhirimātea, became angry, tearing out his eyes and hurling them into the heavens.

Matariki appears in the eastern sky sometime around the shortest day of the year, and is thought to determine how successful the harvest crop will be in the coming season. The brighter the stars, the more productive the crop will be.

What does Matariki mean?

Matariki has two meanings, both of which refer to the cluster of stars. Mata Riki means Tiny Eyes, and Mata Ariki means Eyes of God.

To learn more about the story of the Eyes of God, check out this awesome animation by Atawhai Tibble. This video was made for Year 1 students, although it's still quite haunting. The original story from the people of Ngai Tuhoe has Tawhirimatea ripping his eyes out and throwing them to the heavens. In this version he uses his tears:
Courtesy: Atawhai Tibble
What are the Matariki star names?

Although there are actually 1000's of stars that make up the pleaides cluster, and there are technically 9 stars that make up the constellation, there's just 7 stars you can really make out with the naked eye.

It's these 7 stars that have traditionally been known as the 7 sisters, or the Matariki. The Matariki star names are:

Alcyone - Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea
Atlas - Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga
Electra - Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring
Taygeta - Waitī, sweet water
Pleione - Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga
Merope - Ururangi, entry to the heavens
Maia - Waitā, sprinkle of water

As Dr Matamua notes some Iwi make out 9 stars in the constellation, but it is very difficult to make these out with the naked eye. The two extra stars are:

Pōhutukawa - connects Matariki to the dead and is the star that carries our dead across the year (Sterope/Asterope).
Hiwaiterangi/Hiwa - is the youngest star in the cluster, the star you send your wishes to (Celaeno).

When is Matariki celebrated?

Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June, and is different every year, and this symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.

Some iwi, or tribes, started celebrations when Matariki was first seen, others would celebrate on the first new moon after Matariki, and still others on the first full moon.

The Matariki new moon happens some time in June or July each year.

Some people celebrate the New Year on the day the new moon rises, and others celebrate on the day after the new moon. Celebrations can last for up to 3 days. The modern option for the Maori New Year is to pick a day between the new and full moons, and this has become the more traditional date.

Upcoming dates:

In 2020, Matariki will begin on 13 July.

In 2021, Matariki will begin on 2 July.

How to find the Matariki star cluster

Educator Martin Langdon, on behalf of Te Papa Museum shows us how to find the Matariki star cluster in this awesome short video:
Courtesy: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Why was Matariki important?

Matariki harvest

The disappearance of Matariki in Autumn, signals the time to gather and preserve crops. The Matariki disappear from view in April, and reappear again in late May/early June. So this was an important marker in the harvest calendar.

After the harvesting of traditional crops, such as kumara, pikopiko and karaka berries, when the storehouses were full, Māori would celebrate the harvest season. This celebration coincided with the reappearance of Matariki.

Matariki crop planting

In years gone by, Matariki was thought to determine your crop for the coming season, so it was important to recognise the part it played in nature's cycle.

Matariki atua ka eke mai i te rangi e roa,
E whāngainga iho ki te mata o te tau e roa e.

Divine Matariki come forth from the far-off heaven,
Bestow the first fruits of the year upon us.

Māori used Matariki as a signal for when to plant their crops after the long winter. If the stars were clear and bright, it was a sign that a favourable and productive season lay ahead, and planting would begin in September.

If the stars appeared hazy and closely bunched together, a cold winter was in store and planting was put off until October.

Nowadays, Matariki is still seen as an important time to celebrate the earth, and show respect for the land on which we live.

How was Matariki celebrated?

Traditionally Matariki was celebrated by gathering with whanau (family) and reflecting on the past.

The festival's connection to the stars provided an opportunity for families to remember their whakapapa (genealogy) and those ancestors who had passed away to the heavens. Offerings were made to land-based gods who would help provide good crops, and new trees were planted to signal new beginnings.

Many of these traditional celebrations are still practiced today, however there are many others ways that Matariki is celebrated also. Most celebrations focus around music, song, dance, food and family, and celebrations can last up to 3 days.

How do communities recognise Matariki?

Matariki is a good opportunity for Māori to share their stories and culture with the wider community, and many events and activities are planned throughout the country to share and celebrate Matariki. Some common events and activities include:

Concerts and cultural performances

Art exhibitions

Art and Craft Workshops

The sharing of myths and legends

Astronomy Workshops

Hangi and Feasts

Dawn Ceremonies

Family Days

Tree Planting in Conservation Areas

Whakapapa (Genealogy) Workshops

Cooking Demonstrations

You might also be interested in this collection of New Zealand television content focused around Matariki.

Or you can check out our Matariki events and activities around New Zealand - 2018 page.

6 simple ways to celebrate Matariki with your family

There are lots of ways you can celebrate Matariki with your family, and in doing so, start your own family traditions. Some ideas to get you started include:

1. A Family Feast

Make Matariki a time when the whole family gets together to feast and give thanks. It may be a nice opportunity to explore traditional Māori food like hangi and rewena, or Māori bread. Our star-shaped sugar cookies will go down well for desert.

2. A New Harvest

Use Matariki as a time to clear the winter vegetables, and prepare your vegetable garden for the new planting. It could become a family tradition to do the gardening altogether - at least for one day of the year.

3. Tree Planting

Contact your local Department of Conservation to find out if there are any regeneration projects happening in your area. Organise to plant a tree on Matariki, or better still, get together with a group of friends and plant several.

4. Sleep Under the Stars

Spend a night sleeping under the stars (or under a tent!), and tell your own family stories. You may want to talk about family memories, or create goals for the coming lunar year.

5. New Years Resolutions

Most of us create New Years resolutions in January, but by the time June rolls around they are long forgotten. Why not use Matariki as a time to renew your resolutions.

6. Attend a Matariki Event

For more great ideas on how to spend Matariki with your friends and family, check out our Fresh ideas for celebrating Matariki with your Family.

Happy New Year!

Check out this article for a great range of Matariki craft ideas to do with your kids. Or try out our simple Matariki and the Southern Lights art project. Get baking with our star-shaped sugar cookie recipe, or check out our Matariki events and activities around New Zealand page. Or find out some Fresh ideas for celebrating Matariki.

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Matariki the Māori New Year - 2020 - Kiwi Families

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Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family. Matariki is officially celebrated on 13 July 2020. Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.

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What are the names of each star and what do they represent?

Matariki – signifies reflection, hope and our connection to the environment

Pōhutukawa – connects with those who have passed on

Waitī – ties to bodies of fresh water and the food within it

Waitā – ties to the ocean and the food within it

Waipuna-ā-rangi – associated with the rain

Tupuānuku – is for food that grows within the soil

Tupuārangi – is for food that grows up in the trees

Ururangi – is the star associated with the winds

Hiwa-i-te-rangi – the youngest, is the wishing star that also ties into our aspirations for the coming year

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Welcome to the Cheat Sheet, a clickable, shareable, bite-sized FAQ on the news of the moment. Today, we look at the meaning of Matariki.
Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleaides star cluster. It rises during mid-winter and marks the beginning of the Māori new year. The word is an abbreviation of Ngā Mata o te Ariki (Eyes of God) in reference to Tāwhirimātea, god of the wind and weather. In the story of creation, Tāne Mahuta (god of the forest) separated his parents Ranginui and Papatūānuku, and his brother Tāwhirimātea got upset and tore out his eyes, crushed them into pieces and thew them into the sky (umm, ouch).
How many stars are there again?
Matariki has long been thought of as a seven-star cluster, and is often referred to as the Seven Sisters. In recent years Māori astronomer Dr Rangi Mātāmua (Tūhoe), carrying on the work of his grandfather, astronomer Te Kōkau Himiona Te Pikikōtuku, has shared the mātauranga that two of the stars were forgotten over time - Pōhutukawa and Hiwaiterangi - and there are actually nine.

Te Iwa o Matariki are:

1. Matariki - signifies reflection, hope and our connection to the environment

2. Pōhutukawa - connects with those who have passed on

3. Waitī - ties to bodies of fresh water and the food within it

4. Waitā - ties to the ocean and the food within it

5. Waipuna-ā-rangi - associated with the rain

6. Tupuānuku - is for food that grows within the soil

7. Tupuārangi - is for food that grows up in the trees

8. Ururangi - is the star associated with the winds

9. Hiwa-i-te-rangi - the youngest, is the wishing star that also ties into our aspirations for the coming year

The whetū indicate the success of the season ahead; clear bright stars are a good omen and hazy stars predict a cold, harsh winter. If one star is brighter than another, there will be lots of yummy kai from the source it represents. If one is more dim, or completely missing, you can say haere rā to that kai source for the year, there won't be much of it.
Does everyone celebrate Matariki?
Some iwi look to Puanga/Puaka, known as Rigel in Orion, as the New Year star. It rises earlier than Matariki and in some parts of the country its brightness makes it clearer to see during twilight.
So when can we see all these stars?
Puanga is currently visible in the west, just after sunset. According to the maramataka, this year Matariki will be most visible between 6-13 July 2018.
Hold up, what is the maramataka?
Maramataka is the Māori lunar calendar. Many indigenous cultures around the world have their own version of the maramataka which aligns with the phases of the moon, rather than the common Gregorian calendar. The maramataka Māori is made up of twelve, 29.5 day months and, a 354-day year. We're currently in the coldest period of the maramataka and some clever tūpuna named the months accordingly. Piripi (June) means huddled close together and Hōngoingoi (July) is being inactive and crouching, due to the cold.

The maramataka also tells us the best days for planting and fishing and it tells us the high and low energy days that affect people's moods. So don't be too harsh on workmates that are making you hōhā, it might just be the wrong day on the maramataka.
So do we have a count down and fireworks to celebrate the New Year?
Umm, no. Matariki is a time of remembrance, paying respect to those who have passed on and a time for new beginnings to plan for the year ahead. Matariki festivals and celebrations happen throughout the country during June and July. Check your local council, school or marae for events taking place in your area.

This year, Auckland and Wellington have month-long programmes of theatre, film, visual arts, food, performance, environmental activations and community events, plus there's heaps going on in the community. If you want to celebrate Matariki as a whānau you could visit the graves of loved ones, come together for a kai and karakia, or walk up your local maunga to view the stars.
Where can I find out more?

In this fascinating podcast from University of Waikato associate professor Dr Rangi Matamua, in which he shares a Māori perspective on astronomical and cosmological links relevant to Matariki.
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Everything you wanted to know about Matariki 2018 but were too embarrassed to ask

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Welcome to the Cheat Sheet, a clickable, shareable, bite-sized FAQ on the news of the moment. Today, we look at the meaning of Matariki. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleaides star cluster. It rises during mid-winter and marks the beginning of the Māori new year.

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What is Matariki?
Matariki is a star cluster that appear in the night sky during mid-winter which signals the Maori new year. It is deeply celebrated in NZ every year.

When is Matariki
The reappearance of Matariki, brings the old lunar year to a close and marks the beginning of the new year hence Matariki is associated with the Maori New Year.
This year Matariki will begin July 13th and end on July 16th.

What are the Names of the Each Stars and what do they mean? (2 questions)

Alcyone - Eyes of Tāwhirimātea
Atlas- Tupu-a-Rangi, sky tohunga
Electra- Waipunarangi, sky spring
Taygeta- Waiti, sweet water
Pleione- Tupu a Nuku, Earth tohunga
Merope- Ururangi, entry to the heavens
Maia- Waitā, sprinkle of water

What does Matariki mean for Maori?
Matariki played a significant role in deterring when to plant foods such as kumara (sweet potatoes) Clear, bright stars indicated a good season. But if they were hazy and bunched together, a cold winter was predicted and planting was delayed.

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Matariki

By Finn Priddy

1. What is Matariki?

Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters).

2. When is matariki?

Matariki is a star cluster which appears in the night sky during mid-winter. According to the Maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar), the reappearance of Matariki, brings the old lunar year to a close and marks the beginning of the new year. Hence, Matariki is associated with the Māori New Year.

3.What are the 7 sisters' names?

Alcyone

Atlas

Electra

Taygeta

Pleione

Merope

Maia

4. What do the names mean?

Alcyone – Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea

Atlas – Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga

Electra – Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring

Taygeta – Waitī, sweet water

Pleione – Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga

Merope – Ururangi, entry to the heavens

Maia – Waitā, sprinkle of wate

5. When does matariki appear?

In 2020, Matariki will begin on 13 July.

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Get the facts about Matariki - a star cluster known worldwide and treasured in Aotearoa New Zealand.

1. The reappearance of the Matariki stars signals the beginning of the Māori New Year.

However, not all celebrate at the same time. Some may begin festivities on the first full moon after the star cluster rises, or on the next new moon.

2. Matariki is a star cluster, not a constellation.

A cluster is a group of stars that are near each other in space. When seen from Earth, the stars in a constellation appear to be close together in a pattern, but they might actually be far from each other. There are about 500 stars in the Matariki cluster, but only six or seven are visible without a telescope.
The Matariki star cluster - are there seven or nine stars?
3. You can see Matariki for yourself.

From early June, before sunrise, look to the north-east horizon. Find the constellation Tautoru, or Orion's belt (sometimes called 'the pot'). Trace a line northwards from the three stars of Tautoru. Look for a faint sparkle of tiny dots, about the same width as Tautoru is long. This is the Matariki star cluster. Matariki can also be seen during the summer months in this location of the sky after sunset.
Watch a video on how to find Matariki
4. Matariki is one of the star clusters nearest to Earth.

Compared with other star clusters, Matariki is close to Earth - but it's still 440 light years away. If you drove there in a car at a speed of 100 kilometres an hour, you would arrive in 4.8 billion years!

5. Matariki has many different names around the world.

The star cluster is visible to the naked eye from most parts of our planet, and has many different names. In English, it is called the Pleiades (its ancient Greek name) or the Seven Sisters. The Hawaiian name is Makali'i, or 'eyes of royalty', and in Japan it is Subaru, meaning 'gathered together'.

6. Some iwi use Puanga (Rigel in the constellation Orion) as a signal for the new year.

Matariki's reappearance in the north-east sky is not visible in all parts of New Zealand, especially in areas to the west of mountains. For some iwi in Taranaki and Whanganui, and on the West Coast of the South Island, the new year begins with the rising of Puanga.
Learn about the difference between Matariki and Puanga
Astronomers explain Puanga and Matarik i

7. In the past, looked to Matariki to predict if the next harvest would be abundant.

The brighter and clearer the stars seemed, the warmer the growing season would be, ensuring a good harvest.

8. Many iwi speak of the Matariki stars as a mother and her daughters.

The mother is Matariki, and her daughters are Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī, Waitā, and Ururangi.
Find out more about the names of the stars - the six sisters
9. For some iwi, Matariki is connected to the creation story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku.

One Matariki story is about when discovered that his parents and ad been separated. He tore out his eyes in anger and threw them into the sky - the stars are his seven eyes.

10. Matariki was used by the crews of voyaging to guide them across the Pacific.

Tohunga kōkōrangi Tohunga kōkōrangi expert astronomers used stars and star clusters such as Matariki to help them navigate great distances across the Pacific. Today, there is a revival of these traditional navigation skills. Crews have sailed double-hulled waka from as far as Rarotonga to Aotearoa New Zealand, guided only by traditional methods.

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Matariki activity book

Matariki activity book

Learn about Matariki through fun kids' activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki - whetū, the Maramataka, kōrero, kai, whenua, and whānau. Available in English and te reo Māori.

Activity book

Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

Have a read through our online Matariki and Maramataka information before testing your knowledge on the Māori New Year and traditional lunar calendar.

The legend of Matariki and the six sisters

The legend of Matariki and the six sisters

There are many legends about the star cluster Matariki. One of the most popular is that the star Matariki is the whaea (mother), surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī and Waitā, and Ururangi.

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1. What is Matariki?
Matariki signals the Māori new year , it is a star cluster which appears in the night sky during mid-winter.

2. Names of the Stars
Alcyone
Atlas
Electra
Taygeta
Pleione
Merope
Maia

3.how and Who can celebrate Matariki.
Traditionally Matariki is celebrated by gathering with whanau and reflecting on the past

4. What does Matariki mean?
In English it means eyes of the god.

5.when does Matariki come.
May and June

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Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki heralds a time of remembrance, joy and peace. It is a time for communities to come together and celebrate. In the 2000s, it became more common for both Māori ...

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1. What is matariki?
Matariki is a cluster of stars the appear in late may or early June. This signals the Maori new year. It is a a tie of celebration. It is also known as the seven stars or Pleiades.

2.When is matariki?
Matariki appears in late may to early June in the sky at night.

3.What does matariki mean?
It means the eye of the god or tiny eyes

4. How can we find matariki
Matariki is found low on the horizon in the north sky. Try looking here between 5:30am and 6:30am.

5. what are the names of the seven sisters?
Matariki
Tutu ā Nuku
Waipuna
Waitī
Tupu ā Nuku
Waitā

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WHAT IS MATARIKI?

Matariki is an cluster of stars which resets the Maori calendar

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Matariki is any day from the beginning to end of June

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To Maori matariki represents a start of a new year

WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF THE MATARIKI STARS?
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Atlas
Electra
Taygeta
Pleione
Merone
Maia

When does matariki appear?

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Most of the time matariki appears early morning

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By Samar Singh

1. What is Matariki?
Matariki is what people know as plaids, it is stars and a Maori new year celebration.
2. What does Matariki mean?
Matariki means Tiny eyes or eyes of god.
3. When does Matariki appear?
Matariki appears at the start of June before sunrise north east horizon.
4.How can we find it?
Matariki is found on the horizon in the north sky. look here between 5:30am and 6:30am.

5.what are the name of the stars
tutu-a-Nuku
tupu-a-rangi
ururangi
waipunarangi
waiti,
Waita

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1. What is matariki
Matariki is what people know as Pleiades.
It is a celebration and also it is a star.

2. What does matariki mean
It means the eye of the god or the eye of the chef

3. What does the matariki represent
Matariki is a Pleiades star cluster.
Matariki is the Mother.
Seven sisters.

4. Where can we find the stars
We can find it in the north east horizon

5.  How can we find matariki
We can find matariki by the north east of the sky.
The mostly come out between 5:30am and 6:30.

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Educator Martin Langdon shows us how to find the Matariki star cluster during the Māori New Year, which falls in the month of Pipiri (June-July).

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"Kia ora koutou. I'm going to show you how to find Matariki by using stars and constellations to help you point the way.

In the month of Pipiri, which is June - July, the star cluster Matariki rises in the Northeast, which is used to signify the coming of the Māori New Year.

We are going to start here with Māhutonga, which is also known as the Southern Cross, found on lots of things like our flag.

During the time of Matariki, you will find Māhutonga upside down to look more like an anchor.

We're going...

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"Kia ora koutou. I'm going to show you how to find Matariki by using stars and constellations to help you point the way.

In the month of Pipiri, which is June - July, the star cluster Matariki rises in the Northeast, which is used to signify the coming of the Māori New Year.

We are going to start here with Māhutonga, which is also known as the Southern Cross, found on lots of things like our flag.

During the time of Matariki, you will find Māhutonga upside down to look more like an anchor.

We're going to track east from this constellation along our journey to find Matariki.

As we track along, we should find the brightest star in our sky Hinetakurua, also known as The Winter Maiden.

As we continue in the same direction we will come across three bright stars in a row known as Tautoru.

Some people see the bottom of a pot, others see Orion's belt, but we are going to imagine a bird perch or a paemanu, from which a bird is reaching up to pluck a significant star - puanga or puaka.

The star puanga is used by some iwi iwi tribes to indicate the coming of the new year, instead of the star cluster Matariki.

To find Matariki, we're going to use Tautoru to point us towards the direction we need to go, until we get to Matakāheru - a triangle-shaped constellation which is linked to a triangle-shaped tainui spade of the same name.

Now just off its shoulder, we will see a bright cluster of stars, this is Matariki. With a telescope we would be able to see hundreds of stars that make up the star cluster, but with the naked eye we can just point out about seven to nine of the brightest
stars.

This is what we know in Aotearoa Aotearoa New Zealand as Matariki."

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Kia ora koutou.

Tēnei ka whakaatu atu mā te tātai i ngā whetū me pēhea e kitea ai i a Matariki.

I ngā mārama o Pipiri o Hōngongoi, tērā ko Matariki ka mahuta ake ki te raki-mā-rāwhiti, hei tohu i te tau hou.

Ka tīmata mai tātou i a Māhutonga, ā, ka kitea hoki ia i runga i tō tātou haki.

I te wā o Matariki, ka kitea a Māhutonga kua huripokina kia rite ki tētahi haika.

Mai i tēnei kāhui whetū ka haere whakaterāwhiti ki te rapu i a Matariki.

Ka haere ka haere, tērā tātou ka kitea te whetū rangatira i te rangi, a...

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Kia ora koutou.

Tēnei ka whakaatu atu mā te tātai i ngā whetū me pēhea e kitea ai i a Matariki.

I ngā mārama o Pipiri o Hōngongoi, tērā ko Matariki ka mahuta ake ki te raki-mā-rāwhiti, hei tohu i te tau hou.

Ka tīmata mai tātou i a Māhutonga, ā, ka kitea hoki ia i runga i tō tātou haki.

I te wā o Matariki, ka kitea a Māhutonga kua huripokina kia rite ki tētahi haika.

Mai i tēnei kāhui whetū ka haere whakaterāwhiti ki te rapu i a Matariki.

Ka haere ka haere, tērā tātou ka kitea te whetū rangatira i te rangi, a Hinetakurua.

Ka haere ā, ka tae atu tātou ki ngā whetū kanapu e toru e rārangi mai rā, arā, a Tautoru.

Ko te takere o tētahi kōhua te kitenga a ētahi, ko Te Kakau a Māui ki ētahi atu, engari ko tā tātou ka whakaarohia he paemanu, anō he manu e toro atu ana ki te kato whetū tāpua mai - ko Puanga, ko Puaka rānei.

Ki ētahi iwi ko Puanga te ariki o mātahi o te tau hou, kaua ko te kāhui o Matariki.

Tērā tātou ka whai i a Tautoru māna tātou e tohu haere, kia tae rā anō ki a Te Matakāheru - he kāhui whetū tapatoru nei te āhua.

Na, kei tōna kikopuku, ka kitea e tātou te kāhui whetū kanapa.

Ko Matariki tēnei. Mā te karu whakarahi ka kitea e tātou te tini o ngā whetū kua huia mai ki te kāhui whetū, engari e whitu e iwa rānei ngā whetū rangatira anake e taea e te karu tangata te kite atu.

Koinei tā tātou o Aotearoa e mōhiotia nei ko Matariki.

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What is Matariki?

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Skip to main content Educator Martin Langdon shows us how to find the Matariki star cluster during the Māori New Year, which falls in the month of Pipiri (June-July). "Kia ora koutou. I'm going to show you how to find Matariki by using stars and constellations to help you point the way.

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It's nearly time to celebrate Matariki here in New Zealand, traditionally a time to mark the beginning of the Māori New Year. Festivities are held all around the country, bringing people together to acknowledge new beginnings and also to reflect on the past.

What Is Matariki?

Matariki is the Maori name used to describe the star cluster known as Pleiades. This cluster of seven prominent stars rise during the winter (usually sometime in late May to July) and are more clearly visible.

One of the closest star clusters to the earth, Matariki is just 440 light years away. Modern times have allowed astronomers to discover that the cluster is actually made up of over 500 stars.

The star cluster is visible to the naked eye from around the world and is known by many different names. Its ancient Greek name is the Pleiades (The Seven Sisters), in Hawai it is known as Makali'i (eyes of royalty), and the Japanese call it Subaru (gathered together).

When Is Matariki?

Historically Matariki is celebrated over a period of time rather than one specific date, some choosing to mark the occasion on the first new moon or first full moon, some when the star cluster first rises, and others relying on other astronomical alignments.

Today, Matariki is commonly celebrated at the first new moon after the rising of Matariki. This year Matariki is due to begin around the 13 July. The approximate dates for the next five years are 2021: 2 to 10 July, 2022: 21 to 29 June, 2023: 11 to 17 July, 2024: 29 June to 6 July, and 2025: 19 to 25 June.

What Does Matariki Mean For Maori?

Historically for local Maori, Matariki is seen as a time to show respect for the land and also to cultivate the ground for growing the coming year. Matariki is also a time to show respect for the dead.

During historic Matariki celebrations it is said offerings were made to the Gods, young people were instructed in the ways of the land and fish and birds and other foods were harvested. Early Maori relied on Matariki to predict the success of the next harvest, the brighter the star cluster seemed, the better the growing season.

Translated, Matariki means the 'eyes of god' or 'little eyes'. According to one local Maori legend, when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku the earth mother were separated by their children the god of the winds, Tāwhirimātea, became angry and tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.

Another meaning that is commonly refers to Matariki (the mother) and her six daughters. The story goes Matariki and her daughters journey across the sky each year to visit their great grandmother, Mother Earth, sharing knowledge and learning new skills to prepare for the year to come.

The Stars Of Matariki

Commonly thought of as a cluster of seven stars (as these were able to be seen from the naked eye), there are actually nine associated with Maori legend.

Matariki. Nurturing, signifying our connection to our environment.

Pōhutukawa. Representing those who have passed on.

Waitī. Support, symbolising our ties to fresh water and the food within.

Waitā. Support, symbolising our ties to the ocean and the food within.

Waipuna-ā-rangi. Kindness, appreciation of the rainfall/water.

Tupuānuku. Freindship, appreciation of food grown within the soil/plants.

Tupuārangi. Sharing and an appreciation of food grown from trees.

Ururangi. Wind, speed and positivity.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi. The youngest star, considered the wishing star for future hopes and desires.

How To See The Matariki Star Cluster

Looking towards the north east the Matariki star cluster is usually visible from early in June. Find the Orion's Belt constellation (commonly known here as 'The Pot'), drawing an imaginary line northwards from the three stars of Orion's Belt should lead you to a faint cluster of tiny stars (Matariki) roughly the same width as the length of Orion's Belt.

With the naked eye between 7 and 9 stars should be visible, with a telescope it is possible to see hundreds of them. Matariki can be seen in this location throughout most of year. For more information on how to find the Matariki cluster see this handy video from Te Papa.

Where To Find Matariki Celebrations In New Zealand?

Today Matariki is a time for recognising New Zealand's history, culture and traditions. There are a number of celebratory events, activities and gatherings held around the country.

Matariki at the Wellington Museum Te Papa is a popular choice for Wellingtonians, or check out the the month long calendar of events held at the Christchurch Arts Centre if you are South Island based. Otherwise Auckland's Matariki Festival is always a big hit, with a series of over 100 events held over a three week period - see below for highlights.

The Auckland Matariki Festival

Spanning 23 action packed days this year's host iwi manaaki, Waikato -Tainui, gives Auckland the chance to come together and experience the excitement that is Matariki.

The 2020 festival dates are set from June 20th through to July 15th. During this time there are a wide range of events set in the Auckland area (both free and paid), kicking off with a dawn prayer or Karakia at Pukekawa in the Auckland Domain. Other things to do for Matariki in Auckland in past years have included:

Light It Up. Several prominent buildings being lit up with Matariki colours, this includes the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the Manukau Civic Building just to name a few.

Fly A Kite. Other Festival highlights include Manu Aute Kite Day, a great way for the kids to get involved. Kite Day occurs at three locations simultaneously across the city (Mt Roskill, Orakei, and Manurewa).

Wander The Waterfront. Matariki On The Waterfront provides a great family event with entertainment, great food, games and more over a three day weekend at the end of the Festival.

Catch A Film. Some inspiring movies are on show from the Maori Film Week screenings.

Be Moved. Matariki on the Move: Waiata this year features Whirimako Black and Kaaterama Pou and is always a popular feature, see website for dates and times.

Plant A Tree. Get hands on with the Te Aroha Ki a Papatūānuku - Matariki Community Planting at Clendon Park, via the Te Matauranga car park, 46 Pitt Avenue, Manurewa (approximately 30 minutes drive from Auckland).

Try Hangi Food. Authentic Hangi food is on offer at Britomart this year from The Māori Kitchen in Auckland. These Hangi Feasts are spread throughout the Festival with the first kicking off on the 25 June and the last on the 30 June in this epic Auckland Central location.

Learn Something. There are also loads of workshops, concerts, art displays, food, entertainment and much more on offer over the three week Matariki celebration.

Matariki is the time to be with family and friends, reflect on the past, celebrate those who are not with us and prepare for the year ahead. USAVE Car Rental wish you and your loved ones a happy and enjoyable Matariki for 2020.

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Read about 'Matariki Festival 2020' on USAVE, the place for all things car rental. It's nearly time to celebrate Matariki here in New Zealand, traditionally a time to mark the beginning of the Māori New Year. Festivities are held all around the country, bringing people together to acknowledge new beginnings and also to reflect on the past.

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What is matariki

In most of the world it is know as plaides, biggiest recorded cluster of starts in the sky, plaidies mean flock of doves, in most of Polynesia its known as matariki, mostly it means the eyes of the chief or the eyes of the god, hinitakarua star to the Dog Star is the brightest star in the sky

Matariki has a very long name, names of stars: Pohutakawa, Tipuanuku, Tipuarangi, Waiti, Waita, Waipunarangi, Ururangi, Hiwaietirangi

Matariki is the mother of the children, Tipurangi is a Bové tipunuku because Rangi is always above Nuku, waiti and waita female and male balance Waitit is over Waita because fresh water always floats to salt water, Waipunurangi and Ururangi female male balance they are above everything else because rain and wind is above everything else, the 2 sacred stars are Puhutakawa and Hiwaitirangi

Ancestors looked at the stars in the morning to see what there day would be like, they looked for patterns, some stars might have been less light because of others.https://teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year

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What does Matariki mean?
It means the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).

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Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki heralds a time of remembrance, joy and peace. It is a time for communities to come together and celebrate. In the 2000s, it became more common for both Māori ...

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1. What is matariki?
Matariki is a celebration on the moari calendar and is also a star, it is also what people know as plaides.

2. When is matariki
The 25 of June and it last for about 3 days

3. What are the names for each star
Matariki
Tupu-ā-rangi
Waipuna-ā-rangi
Waitī
Tupi-ā-Nuku
Ururangi
Waitā
4. How can we find matariki
By looking on the low north east horizon
5. How and who can celebrate matariki
With your family and the people who believe in the moari new year

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Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki heralds a time of remembrance, joy and peace. It is a time for communities to come together and celebrate. In the 2000s, it became more common for both Māori ...

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2 it represents the start of the Maori new year
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Ururangi
Waitā
4 to find we look in the low north east horizon
5 it appears in June or July
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1.What are the names of the sisters
Alcyone atlas Electra taygeta pleione Merope maia

2. What do the names mean
Alcyone – Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea

Atlas – Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga

Electra – Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring

Taygeta – Waitī, sweet water

Pleione – Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga

Merope – Ururangi, entry to the heavens

Maia – Waitā, sprinkle of wate

3. What is a matariki
Matariki signals the Maori new year it is the name of a celebration in new Zealand of the matariki star cluster also known as pleiades or the seven sisters

4.when does matariki appear
Matariki appears in late may or early June at night in the sky it normally appears on the shortest day of the year

5. Where to find/look for matariki
The low horizon or the north east of the sky

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Matariki is a set of seven stars which appears in New Zealand's sky in the shortest days of the year marking the beginning of traditional Māori New Year celebration, that takes place in June or July at the same time with the rise of the new moon. Celebrations last up to three days and feature Māori tribal customs reflected in music, dance, and food.

Matariki-the seven star constellation

Matariki stars are quite symbolic. The future crops are believed to be dependent on the brightness of the stars: the brighter, the better. The name "Matariki" can be decoded in two different ways: either "Mata Riki" meaning "Tiny Eyes", or "Mata Ariki" meaning "Eyes of God". Māori name the seven stars of Matariki constellation the Seven Sisters or a Mother and six Daughters. These names refer to the fact that Māori respects​ their genealogy and gather in a family circle for the New Year celebration in order to reflect on their ancestors who died.

Matariki in Maybury Park, Glen Innes, Aukland, New Zeland

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Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family. Matariki is officially celebrated on 13 July 2020.

What is Matariki the Māori New Year?

Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.

Some people think of Matariki as a mother star with six daughters, and it is often referred to as the Seven Sisters.

Others think that Matariki are the 'eyes of the god'. When Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children the god of wind, Tāwhirimātea, became angry, tearing out his eyes and hurling them into the heavens.

Matariki appears in the eastern sky sometime around the shortest day of the year, and is thought to determine how successful the harvest crop will be in the coming season. The brighter the stars, the more productive the crop will be.

What does Matariki mean?

Matariki has two meanings, both of which refer to the cluster of stars. Mata Riki means Tiny Eyes, and Mata Ariki means Eyes of God.

To learn more about the story of the Eyes of God, check out this awesome animation by Atawhai Tibble. This video was made for Year 1 students, although it's still quite haunting. The original story from the people of Ngai Tuhoe has Tawhirimatea ripping his eyes out and throwing them to the heavens. In this version he uses his tears:
Courtesy: Atawhai Tibble
What are the Matariki star names?

Although there are actually 1000's of stars that make up the pleaides cluster, and there are technically 9 stars that make up the constellation, there's just 7 stars you can really make out with the naked eye.

It's these 7 stars that have traditionally been known as the 7 sisters, or the Matariki. The Matariki star names are:

Alcyone - Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea
Atlas - Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga
Electra - Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring
Taygeta - Waitī, sweet water
Pleione - Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga
Merope - Ururangi, entry to the heavens
Maia - Waitā, sprinkle of water

As Dr Matamua notes some Iwi make out 9 stars in the constellation, but it is very difficult to make these out with the naked eye. The two extra stars are:

Pōhutukawa - connects Matariki to the dead and is the star that carries our dead across the year (Sterope/Asterope).
Hiwaiterangi/Hiwa - is the youngest star in the cluster, the star you send your wishes to (Celaeno).

When is Matariki celebrated?

Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June, and is different every year, and this symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.

Some iwi, or tribes, started celebrations when Matariki was first seen, others would celebrate on the first new moon after Matariki, and still others on the first full moon.

The Matariki new moon happens some time in June or July each year.

Some people celebrate the New Year on the day the new moon rises, and others celebrate on the day after the new moon. Celebrations can last for up to 3 days. The modern option for the Maori New Year is to pick a day between the new and full moons, and this has become the more traditional date.

Upcoming dates:

In 2020, Matariki will begin on 13 July.

In 2021, Matariki will begin on 2 July.

How to find the Matariki star cluster

Educator Martin Langdon, on behalf of Te Papa Museum shows us how to find the Matariki star cluster in this awesome short video:
Courtesy: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Why was Matariki important?

Matariki harvest

The disappearance of Matariki in Autumn, signals the time to gather and preserve crops. The Matariki disappear from view in April, and reappear again in late May/early June. So this was an important marker in the harvest calendar.

After the harvesting of traditional crops, such as kumara, pikopiko and karaka berries, when the storehouses were full, Māori would celebrate the harvest season. This celebration coincided with the reappearance of Matariki.

Matariki crop planting

In years gone by, Matariki was thought to determine your crop for the coming season, so it was important to recognise the part it played in nature's cycle.

Matariki atua ka eke mai i te rangi e roa,
E whāngainga iho ki te mata o te tau e roa e.

Divine Matariki come forth from the far-off heaven,
Bestow the first fruits of the year upon us.

Māori used Matariki as a signal for when to plant their crops after the long winter. If the stars were clear and bright, it was a sign that a favourable and productive season lay ahead, and planting would begin in September.

If the stars appeared hazy and closely bunched together, a cold winter was in store and planting was put off until October.

Nowadays, Matariki is still seen as an important time to celebrate the earth, and show respect for the land on which we live.

How was Matariki celebrated?

Traditionally Matariki was celebrated by gathering with whanau (family) and reflecting on the past.

The festival's connection to the stars provided an opportunity for families to remember their whakapapa (genealogy) and those ancestors who had passed away to the heavens. Offerings were made to land-based gods who would help provide good crops, and new trees were planted to signal new beginnings.

Many of these traditional celebrations are still practiced today, however there are many others ways that Matariki is celebrated also. Most celebrations focus around music, song, dance, food and family, and celebrations can last up to 3 days.

How do communities recognise Matariki?

Matariki is a good opportunity for Māori to share their stories and culture with the wider community, and many events and activities are planned throughout the country to share and celebrate Matariki. Some common events and activities include:

Concerts and cultural performances

Art exhibitions

Art and Craft Workshops

The sharing of myths and legends

Astronomy Workshops

Hangi and Feasts

Dawn Ceremonies

Family Days

Tree Planting in Conservation Areas

Whakapapa (Genealogy) Workshops

Cooking Demonstrations

You might also be interested in this collection of New Zealand television content focused around Matariki.

Or you can check out our Matariki events and activities around New Zealand - 2018 page.

6 simple ways to celebrate Matariki with your family

There are lots of ways you can celebrate Matariki with your family, and in doing so, start your own family traditions. Some ideas to get you started include:

1. A Family Feast

Make Matariki a time when the whole family gets together to feast and give thanks. It may be a nice opportunity to explore traditional Māori food like hangi and rewena, or Māori bread. Our star-shaped sugar cookies will go down well for desert.

2. A New Harvest

Use Matariki as a time to clear the winter vegetables, and prepare your vegetable garden for the new planting. It could become a family tradition to do the gardening altogether - at least for one day of the year.

3. Tree Planting

Contact your local Department of Conservation to find out if there are any regeneration projects happening in your area. Organise to plant a tree on Matariki, or better still, get together with a group of friends and plant several.

4. Sleep Under the Stars

Spend a night sleeping under the stars (or under a tent!), and tell your own family stories. You may want to talk about family memories, or create goals for the coming lunar year.

5. New Years Resolutions

Most of us create New Years resolutions in January, but by the time June rolls around they are long forgotten. Why not use Matariki as a time to renew your resolutions.

6. Attend a Matariki Event

For more great ideas on how to spend Matariki with your friends and family, check out our Fresh ideas for celebrating Matariki with your Family.

Happy New Year!

Check out this article for a great range of Matariki craft ideas to do with your kids. Or try out our simple Matariki and the Southern Lights art project. Get baking with our star-shaped sugar cookie recipe, or check out our Matariki events and activities around New Zealand page. Or find out some Fresh ideas for celebrating Matariki.

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Matariki the Māori New Year - 2020 - Kiwi Families

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Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family. Matariki is officially celebrated on 13 July 2020. Matariki is the Māori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.

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Use your research to assist you but the finished product should be your own work. Be creative. Submit your work below. You will share these in Wednesdays' class. Good luck. Due Tuesday, April 7.

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By Oscar

What is Matariki?
Matariki is a star cluster that appear in the night sky during mid-winter which signals the Maori new year. It is deeply celebrated in NZ every year.

When is Matariki
The reappearance of Matariki, brings the old lunar year to a close and marks the beginning of the new year hence Matariki is associated with the Maori New Year.
This year Matariki will begin July 13th and end on July 16th.

What are the Names of the Each Stars and what do they mean? (2 questions)

Alcyone - Eyes of Tāwhirimātea
Atlas- Tupu-a-Rangi, sky tohunga
Electra- Waipunarangi, sky spring
Taygeta- Waiti, sweet water
Pleione- Tupu a Nuku, Earth tohunga
Merope- Ururangi, entry to the heavens
Maia- Waitā, sprinkle of water

What does Matariki mean for Maori?
Matariki played a significant role in deterring when to plant foods such as kumara (sweet potatoes) Clear, bright stars indicated a good season. But if they were hazy and bunched together, a cold winter was predicted and planting was delayed.

https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/matariki-maori-new-year/what-matariki

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Matariki Poem
The seven stars come once a year
So invite your friends and family near
And enjoy the beautiful sky
So make the most of it before the sky says goodbye
Because this is the prediction of your new year to come
So let the brightest star shine
Because this is a night of your life.
By Oscar

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Matariki is 7 stars in the shy that show the seven sisters

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The stars represent the sisters

3 anyone can celebrate matariki with a family dinner

4one night a year the 7 star are very close to giver

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What is matariki poem

Matariki, a new year,
A year for celebration,
The light it shines so bright like diamonds in the sky,
A renewal and celebration of NZ,
Known as little eyes or eyes of god,
Seen on the low northeast of the sky,
When you stare at the stars it makes you want to touch the sky,
Despite the dangers of the beautiful  glowing night,
It happens once a year,
So don’t miss out and stay around.

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By Leo
Matariki is known as a celebration of plaudies.
It has seven stars is also on the north east horizon.
We find matariki at 5:30 to 6:30
It also has names for all the stars.
Matariki is called the eye of the god.

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My Poem

Matariki a group of seven stars.
They represent the Maori new year.
If you cannot see them it is bad.
But if you can you should be glad.
The stars are seven jumping sisters
And they annoy the other star. .Papatuanuku and Ranginui the parents of the stars gave them an important job and now they represent new year.

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By Mufi

1. What is matariki? Matariki is a cluster of stars which appear in the night sky during mid winter, It is the signal of the Maori new year

2. When does Matariki appear? Matariki festivals usually appear from the beginning of June till the end of June

3. What are the names for each star? The 7 stars names are
Alcyone- Matariki, eyes of tawhirimatea
Atlas- Tupu a rangi
Electra- Waipuna a rangi, sky spring
Taygeta- Waiti, sweet water
Pleione-tupu a nuku, earth tohunga
Merope- ururangi, entry to the heavens
Maia- waita- sprinkle of water

4. What does matariki represent for Maori? Matariki for the Maori is a traditional happy new year, they all gather around with their whanau and reflect on the past.

5. How can you find Matariki? From early June, before sunrise look to the north east horizon and find the constellation called the orions belt. Trace a line northwards from the three stars of Orion’s Belt, look for a faint sparkle of tiny dots. That is the matariki cluster.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, NZ

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Get the facts about Matariki - a star cluster known worldwide and treasured in Aotearoa New Zealand.

1. The reappearance of the Matariki stars signals the beginning of the Māori New Year.

However, not all celebrate at the same time. Some may begin festivities on the first full moon after the star cluster rises, or on the next new moon.

2. Matariki is a star cluster, not a constellation.

A cluster is a group of stars that are near each other in space. When seen from Earth, the stars in a constellation appear to be close together in a pattern, but they might actually be far from each other. There are about 500 stars in the Matariki cluster, but only six or seven are visible without a telescope.
The Matariki star cluster - are there seven or nine stars?
3. You can see Matariki for yourself.

From early June, before sunrise, look to the north-east horizon. Find the constellation Tautoru, or Orion's belt (sometimes called 'the pot'). Trace a line northwards from the three stars of Tautoru. Look for a faint sparkle of tiny dots, about the same width as Tautoru is long. This is the Matariki star cluster. Matariki can also be seen during the summer months in this location of the sky after sunset.
Watch a video on how to find Matariki
4. Matariki is one of the star clusters nearest to Earth.

Compared with other star clusters, Matariki is close to Earth - but it's still 440 light years away. If you drove there in a car at a speed of 100 kilometres an hour, you would arrive in 4.8 billion years!

5. Matariki has many different names around the world.

The star cluster is visible to the naked eye from most parts of our planet, and has many different names. In English, it is called the Pleiades (its ancient Greek name) or the Seven Sisters. The Hawaiian name is Makali'i, or 'eyes of royalty', and in Japan it is Subaru, meaning 'gathered together'.

6. Some iwi use Puanga (Rigel in the constellation Orion) as a signal for the new year.

Matariki's reappearance in the north-east sky is not visible in all parts of New Zealand, especially in areas to the west of mountains. For some iwi in Taranaki and Whanganui, and on the West Coast of the South Island, the new year begins with the rising of Puanga.
Learn about the difference between Matariki and Puanga
Astronomers explain Puanga and Matarik i

7. In the past, looked to Matariki to predict if the next harvest would be abundant.

The brighter and clearer the stars seemed, the warmer the growing season would be, ensuring a good harvest.

8. Many iwi speak of the Matariki stars as a mother and her daughters.

The mother is Matariki, and her daughters are Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī, Waitā, and Ururangi.
Find out more about the names of the stars - the six sisters
9. For some iwi, Matariki is connected to the creation story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku.

One Matariki story is about when discovered that his parents and ad been separated. He tore out his eyes in anger and threw them into the sky - the stars are his seven eyes.

10. Matariki was used by the crews of voyaging to guide them across the Pacific.

Tohunga kōkōrangi Tohunga kōkōrangi expert astronomers used stars and star clusters such as Matariki to help them navigate great distances across the Pacific. Today, there is a revival of these traditional navigation skills. Crews have sailed double-hulled waka from as far as Rarotonga to Aotearoa New Zealand, guided only by traditional methods.

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Matariki activity book

Matariki activity book

Learn about Matariki through fun kids' activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki - whetū, the Maramataka, kōrero, kai, whenua, and whānau. Available in English and te reo Māori.

Activity book

Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

Have a read through our online Matariki and Maramataka information before testing your knowledge on the Māori New Year and traditional lunar calendar.

The legend of Matariki and the six sisters

The legend of Matariki and the six sisters

There are many legends about the star cluster Matariki. One of the most popular is that the star Matariki is the whaea (mother), surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī and Waitā, and Ururangi.

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Skip to main content Get the facts about Matariki - a star cluster known worldwide and treasured in Aotearoa New Zealand. However, not all celebrate at the same time. Some may begin festivities on the first full moon after the star cluster rises, or on the next new moon.

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Matariki poem
Matariki are the cluster of stars that comes with gifts of good fortune and a promised lands flourishment. The sisters appear in the eastern and northern sky’s Shining in the eyes of Tawhirimatea.

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My poem
Matariki. A key avent in aotearoa whanu coming together this one night of the year. Matariki represents love and our beautiful Maori culture. The seven sisters lighting the way into the new year. Remember look for the pot

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What is matariki?
1. Matariki signals the new year. Also the harvest festival where the Maori had eaten the crops they had prepared. It is important to them because it is the time to restart the Maori calendar.

2. What does matariki mean?
It mean the eye of god or the little eyes.

3. What is the name of the three stars?
Alcyone
Atlas
Electra

5. What does each star represent?
Alcyone- eyes of tawhirimatea
Atlas- grow up, sky expert
Electra- sky spring, sky spring

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Matariki the sacred stars seven sisters light up the sky for New Years matariki is som much more than stars a whole culture it represents

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Matariki is a time when the people look at the sky and think about their ancestors. It signals the beginning of a new year. I

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Matariki is the time of year when people look for a new start and to thank there ansestors the 7 sisters of the matariki names are atlas, Electra taygeta, pleione, merone and Maia matariki this special time of the year is important for Maori with the beautiful colours and the ancestors looking out for them.

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What is Matariki

Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters).

What are the names of the stars?
And, What Meanings of each star?

Alcyone – Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea.

Atlas – Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga.

Electra – Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring.

Taygeta – Waitiī, sweet water.

Pleione – Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga.

Merope – Ururangi, entry to the heavens.

Maia – Waitā, sprinkle of water.

When does Matariki appear?

Beginning to the end of June

What does Matariki mean?

Matariki is the period of time referred to by Māori, to mark the changing of the year. It is a time to reflect upon the previous year and plan for the next

https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/matariki-maori-new-year/what-matariki

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There are whitu stars
There are whitu stars
Wh wh whitu wh wh whitu
Tutu-a-Nuku tutu-a-nuku
They are gold star they are gold stars
Tupu-a-rangi tupu-a-rangi
There are whitu stars
There are whitu star
Wh wh whitu wh wh whitu
Ururangi Ururangi
They are gold stars they are gold stars
Waipunarangi Waipunarangi
There are whitu stars
There are whitu stars
Wh wh whitu wh wh whitu
Waitī waitī waitī
Waita waita waita .

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By Om
What is Makariki?
In the Māori language, Matariki is both the name of the Pleiades star cluster and also of the season of its first rising in late May or early June.
When is Matariki?
13th July end in 16th.
What are the name of each star?
Waitā
Tupi-ā-Nuku
Matariki
Tupu-ā-rangi
Ururangi
Waitī
Waipuna-ā-rangi
What does Matariki mean?
It means the new year of the Māori.
How can we find it?
It in the north sky on 5.30-6.30am.
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/matariki-maori-new-year/what-matariki
By Om B

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Matariki is 7 stars that own the night sky,

They come out to play for Maori new year,

They light up the night with vibrant light,

Matariki is a time to reflect and feast on the crop,

This year we reflect on the 13 July,

Matariki is 7 stars that own the night sky.

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Matariki is the start of a new year
the seven stars
mark the day of matariki night
as they feast on there crops
they celebrate the most important night of the year 13 July

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By Samar Singh
Matariki is the new year celebration,
Made with stars and beautiful creation,
Matariki is found in the north sky,
It looks the the stars fly,
Matariki means tiny eyes or gods eyes,
It appears in June before sunrise,
The seven sisters light up night,
And make the sky look bright.

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Once a year comes this sight.
A time to reflect not fight.
Bring whanau to this place to love and embrace.
The seven sisters looking down hope they don’t see a frown.
Once a year comes this sight.

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Matariki, the seven stars from a far
Usually found north east in the sky far apart.
Once a year it comes
You just got to wait a couple months
A Maori new year celebration
Remembered and filled with generations
Now gather your friends, family
And have some fun on the hill top valley!

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My poem

Matariki is an important time of the year.
It is the time that the seven sisters appear.
The seven sister sparkle up their on the Maori new year.
From the beginning and end of June.
Is a time to reflect upon the previous year and plan for the one ahead.

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Matariki is a important its when the seven sisters appear its time to look over what u have done from the start and the end of the year

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Matariki

Up in the sky

It has seven stars

They always catch my eye

The seven sisters unite together

No matter the weather

They’ll always be there forever

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What is Matariki-Matariki is. A cluster of stars rising in late may or early June.
What does Matariki mean-Matariki is the beginning of the Māori new year
What are the names of Matariki’s stars-The mother star(Matariki) has 6 daughters  Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī, Waitā, and Ururangi
How can we find matariki
Matariki is found on the low horizon
In the north east of the sky. Try looking between 5:30-6:30
What does matariki represent for Māori.
Matarki represents family reunions and a lot of singing and dancing Asselin as looking back at ancestors.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/05-06-2019/matariki-what-to-know-about-the-maori-new-year-and-how-to-celebrate-it-in-2019/

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Kia ora tama ma. Below is a current status report of your Term 1 online due assignments.

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Kia ora tama ma. Below is a current status report of your Term 1 online due assignments.

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Tēnā koutou tama mā

This Term we will be looking deeper into the Māori New Year, Matariki. As Matariki draws nearer to appear in the early morning sky before the sun rises to mark the beginning of the Māori New Year, you will be learning karakia, waiata and a few other things to add to your kete matauranga (knowledge basket) so that you can share with your whanau.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR MĀORI STUDIES IN A CENTRAL PLACE SO THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO USE THIS FOR YOUR FINAL PRESENTATION.

This lesson you will need to learn of by heart to recite the karakia attached, without reading it. The words and an audio clip has been attached below for you to help you learn it.

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Kia ora tama mā

Although it would be easy to find a Google Translate of what the karakia means in English, I am not asking for what Google or the internet translates the karakia to, instead you are going to translate the following words that are mentioned in the karakia and come up with your own meaning or/and understanding of what the karakia is implying. Use www.maoridictionary.co.nz to find translations for individual words only.

Translate these words:

- te = the (singular)

- ngā = the (plural)

- Tipua

- Tawhito

- Wairua

- ira

- mai

- Atua

- Tāngata

- Tihei Mauri Ora!

Attach your meaning of the karakia to this post. Your meaning can be a paragraph or 2 long to express your thoughts and ideas.

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Tēnā koutou, tama mā

This lesson you will learn some of the names of the stars that make up Matariki through song. The tune is a popular one and the words will come just as easy after a while because majority of you will know the tune if you know songs like 'Twinkle, twinkle little star' and the English 'Alphabet song'

Have a go. Have fun with it. Teach it to members of your whanau in your bubble.

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Open up a PDF document on your device, name it using the following template;

First-name.Last-name.Class.Matariki Research (Rihari.Wilson.9GIL.Matariki Research)

Complete your research and submit your PDF work at the end of the lesson or complete it for prep if you do not finish it this lesson. You may have researched similar questions last Term, this is to consolidate what you have learnt.

Research Questions

-       Is Matariki a star constellation or a star cluster and what is it reffered to in Greek/Roman?

-       There are more than seven stars that make up Matariki. What are their Māori names?

-       When is the best time to see Matariki with the naked eye?

-       Where is Matariki situated in the sky? North, South, East or West? Can you be more specific?

-       Is Matariki visible in the NZ sky all year round?

-       What does ‘Matariki’ or the ‘Māori New Year’ mean to Māori, how is it celebrated differently to other cultures, nationalities and/or ethnicities?

-       There are many stories about Matariki. Find 2 using the internet and write a paragraph or 2 summarising each of them.
Due Week 5, Thurs, May 28.

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Stars
Golden dots
Delicate little lights
Bright as the sun
A cluster of shooting stars
Speckled across the sky
Shimmering and glimmering
Seven sisters
Stars

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Class, please make a start on this task. Due: Fri, May 8.

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A karakia to me is a prayer to the gods to bless a soul or someones food and a persons day.
Te = The
Nga = The (plural)
Tipua = Modifier or Supernatural
Tawhito = Verb To be old or Ancient
Wairua = (noun) A spirit or soul
ira = (noun) Life principle
Mai = For ages from way back
Atua = (noun) Ancestor with influence.
Tangata = (verb) to be a person,man.
Tihei Mauri Ora = (noun) A sneeze of life.

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For me a karakia is a pray to all the gods for what we are thankful for in this world and asking for help if we are in Need.

Te - used when referring to a particular individual or thing.

ngā - plural of the

Tipua - Something strange, supernatural, abnormal, terrifying

Tawhito = Verb To be old or Ancient

Wairua = (noun) A spirit or soul

ira = (noun) Life principle

Mai = For ages from way back

Atua = (noun) Ancestor with
influence.

Tangata = (verb) to be a
person,man.

Tihei Mauri Ora = (noun) A sneeze of life.

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Karakia to me means a prayer that is spiritual to the gods and asks for the well being Of everyone.
Te=the
Nga=the Plural
Tipua=Strange, abnormal
Tawhito=Old, ancient
Wairua=Spirit, soul
Ira=Life principle, gene
Mai=For ages, long length of time
Atua=Ancestor with continuing influence
Tangata=Individual, person
Tihei mauri ora=The right to speak

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Te - the
Nga- the plural
Tipua- strange
Tawhito- old ancient
Wairua- spirit or soul
Ira- life principal
Mai- for ages, from way back
Atua- ancestor with continuous influence.
Tangata- to be a person, man, human being.
Tihei mauri road sneeze of life call to claim right to speak.

For me this represents praying to the gods and being thankful for the world we live in today.

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For me karakia is a prare to the gods for our well being and safeness Te - the
Nga- the plural
Tipua- strange
Tawhito - ancient
Wairua - soul
Ira- life principal
Mai - way back
Atua- ancestor with infinit influence
Tangata: To be a person
Tehei māori ora : the right to speak

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For me a Karkia is to reflect and do a prayer with family and friends and be thankful for the safe country we live in.

te- The
nga- to breathe
tipua- terrifying
tawhito- old
wairua- spirit
ira-human genes
atua- ghost
tangata- man
Tenue Maori Ora- the right to speak

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A karakia to me means a prayer to the gods for well being it tell them how much we people and our Whanau.

Te = the
Tipua = the (plural)
Tawhito = old ancient
Wairua = spirit or soul
Ira = life principal
Mai = Long length of time, for ages
Atua = ancestor with long going influences
Tāngata = there own person
Tihei mauri ora = the right to speech.

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A Karakia to me means A prayer to the gods for my and everyones well being And safeness
Te - The
Tipua - The Plural
Tawhito - Old, ancient
Nga - to breathe
Wairua -

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To me Karakia means to worship what you love and have and ask for help during hard times.
Te=the
Nga=the (plural)
Tipua= strange
tawhito= Ancient
Wairua= soul
Ira= Life
Mai= ages
Atau= ancestor
Tāngata= themselfs
Tihei mauri ora= to speek

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Te-the
NGA-breathe
Tipua-strange, supernatural
Tai whito-old
Wairua-soul, sprit
Ira-Life principale
Mai-for âges
Aura-ancestor with continuing influence
Tangata-To be a person
Tehei mauri ora- is a prayer sneeze of life

A karikia is a prayer you do to ask you ancestors for help, protection and food

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For me Karakia means to me as a prayer or a message to the gods about your wellbeing and how grateful you are.

Te- the
Nga- plural
Tipua- strange
Tahwhito- old or ancient
Wairua- spirit/soul
Ira- principal of life
mai- from a long time ago
Atua- ancestors
Tangata- to be a human being

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To me matariki is a symbol of maori culture. A beautiful show of nature and what it can do Te-the nga-plural Tipua-odd Tawhito-of some time Wairua spirit Ira what life is about mai-from some time atua-Maori gods tangata-human tihie mouri ora- you cant survive.

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For me karakia means to be thankful of what we have and is a prayer to the gods.

Te-the
Nga-plural
Tipua-strange
Tahwhito-ancient
Wairua-soul
Ira-life
Mai-long life
Atau-ancestor
Tanagta - to be themselves
Tiger Mauro Ora- to speak

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Te- singular
Ngā- the
Tipua- supernatural
Tawhito- ancient
Wairua- Sprint/ soul
Ira-  gene
Mai- for ages
Atua- ancestor with continuing influence
Tāngata-  to be a person
Tihei mauri ora-

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For me a karakia is a prayer used in the Maori culture to thank the gods for all of your blessings, eg when your about to eat you say a karakia to bless god for the food.

Te= the
Nga= the plural
Tipua= strange, abnormal
Tawhito= ancient or old
Wairua= spirit
Ira= life principle
Mai= come
Atua= Gods or ancestors
Tangata: person or individual
Tihei mauri ora: The right to speak

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Tehei mauri ora- the sneeze of life

WhatThe karakia means to me is that it is a way of staying humble and thanking the gods for you’re houora, you’re whanau and you’re opportunities

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Te=the
Nga=the
Tipua= strange
tawhito= Ancient
Wairua= soul
Ira= Life
Mai= ages
Atau= ancestor
Tāngata= themselfs
Tihei mauri ora= to speek

For me karakia is spiritual and is like praying to the gods,

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Is Matariki a star constellation or a star cluster and what is it reffered to in Greek/Roman? Matariki is a star cluster. The Greek name for Martariki is Pleiades.

- There are more than seven stars that make up Matariki. What are their Māori names?

The names for the Matariki stars are Tupu-a-rangi, Waipunu-a-rangi, Waiti, Tupa-a-Nuku, Ururangi, Waita.

- When is the best time to see Matariki with the naked eye? Firstly the best time is between 5:30am and 6am in the winter.

- Where is Matariki situated in the sky? North, South, East or West? Can you be more speciﬁc? Matariki is in the northeast horizon of the sky.

- Is Matariki visible in the NZ sky all year round?

It can be seen all year round but mainly visible in the winter.

- What does ‘Matariki’ or the ‘Māori New Year’ mean to Māori, how is it celebrated differently to other cultures, nationalities and/or ethnicities?

Matariki is like a harvest festival for the Maori for farming and also feasting on crops. It also marks for the New year of the Maori calendar. Around the world it is called different names like in japan “ Subaru” meaning gathered together and Hawaiian name is called “Makali’i.”

- There are many stories about Matariki. Find 2 using the internet and write a paragraph or 2 summarising each of them.

1. People used to gather during Matariki to survive the winter months. The did kite making, store telling, dance, arts and crafts.

2. Matariki was a time to learn about the natural world, they used to grow there own vegetables for a Taonga for achieving wellbeing. Vegetables include kumara, Kamo kamo, taro, puha, uwhi

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By Alexandre

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Matariki research

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Matariki.
Is matariki a star constellation or a star cluster and what is it referred to in Greek or Roman? The Greek name for matariki is Pleiades or the seven sisters. It is also a star cluster not a star constellation.
What are all seven names for the matariki stars? (In Maori) Tupu-ā-nuka, Tupa-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Watī, Watā, Ururangi & Matariki.
When is the best time to see Matariki with the naked eye? The best time to see Matariki is in early June before the sunrise
Where is Matariki found in the sky? It is in the north-east.
What does Matariki mean to Maori and how is it celebrated? For many Maori it represents the start of a new year. It is celebrated  by gathering with whanau (family) and reflecting on the past.

Waipunarangi accompanies her grandmother to the oceans lakes and rivers- where she prepares the children of Tangaroa to feed people. Papatūānuku also teaches her about how water spills down from Ranginui collected together to provide for people, animals and the plants.

Matariki watches over her children and helps tamariki. With her support, encouragement and supervision. She looks after the animals , plants and people.

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Matariki

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Matariki

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Ben Pahulu

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Tēnā koutou, tama mā. The next 2 lessons, you will- prepare your Matariki Project. Ready to be presented in 2 weeks.This project will be a culmination of all you have done this term. ie; Information gathering, poem, song composing.- it will be a presentation project, ie; keynote, powerpoint, imovie, etc. Submit a copy here.by Monday, June 22, Week 9.

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Matariki

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/102WrJt3lFv_obo75vz7xTKfII710aB5fsBj41_CG5Uo/edit

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JNweaeVQNENNHVB2d1OICUDXgoTFxoXI/view?usp=sharing