This day makes the Maori proud of their culture and feel welcome.

The Winds Of The Sky:

Ururangi. the eighth star is Ururangi which is connected to the wind. The name means"The Winds Of The Sky."

Water That pools In The Sky:

The seventh star is Waipuna-a-rangi which is connected to the rain.the name itself means "Water That Pools In The Sky."

(Btw can y'all stop moving yours to the top please 😁) (I ALSO DIDNT COPY AND PASTE!!!!!)

Pōhutukawa: Pōhutukawa is the star that is connected to the dead. She encourages us to reflect on the past and to be thankful for those who have contributed to our lives.

Tupu-ā-nuku:The star associated with food grown in the earth and is the star connected to anything within the soil.

Tupu-ā-rangi: The star that helps us with food from trees and the sky. 

Waipunarangi: The star that brings the rain that waters our plants and fills our rivers and lakes.

Waitī: Is connected to freshwater: springs, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and the plants and animals that live in freshwater.

Waitā: Is associated with the ocean and marine conditions and represents the many types of food gathered from the sea.

WHY: Matariki is celebrated for kids to connect with Māori culture, learn about the environment and reflect on the past and future.

Tupu-ā-nuku: In Matariki, Tupu-ā-nuku is the star associated with food grown in the earth, and is connected to the soil and everything.

Tupu-ā-rangi Tupu-ā-rangi, a star within the Matariki cluster, is associated with food that grows

Waipunarangi, Waipunarangi symbolises the relationship water has to our life cycle

Waitī, Waitī is one of the stars in the Matariki cluster, and is associated with freshwater and the life within it,

Waitā Waitā is one of the stars in the Matariki cluster, and is associated with the ocean and the food sources derived from it

Ururangi Ururangi is a star in the Matariki constellation, also known as the Pleiades, and is associated with the winds

Pōhutukawa For Māori this small tree is known as 'the place of leaping'.

Tupuānuku, a star within the Matariki cluster, is associated with food grown in the soil and the quality of the land.

Waipunarangi, a star within the Matariki cluster, translates to "water that pools in the sky".

Tupuārangi, a star within the Matariki constellation, signifies food and growth above the ground, particularly things that grow in trees and are linked to birds.

Waitī: Waitī is a star associated with freshwater and the life within it. It represents the connection to rivers, streams, lakes, and the plants and animals that inhabit these freshwater environments.

Waitā: Waitā is the star associated with the ocean and marine life, representing the food gathered from the sea and the importance of the sea to Māori livelihoods and well-being.

Why: Matariki is celebrated as the Māori New Year, marking the rising of the Matariki star cluster (also known as the Pleiades) in the winter sky, which signifies a time for remembrance, reflection, and looking ahead to the future

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of reflection, remembrance, and renewal, marking the rising of the Matariki star cluster

Waitī

freshwater, including springs, streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and the creatures and resources they support

Waitā

a star associated with the ocean, marine life, and the resources derived from the sea

Waipuna-ā-Rangi

water that pools in the sky

Tupuānuku

the star associated with food grown in the earth

Tupuārangi

to grow, new shoot

Ururangi

"winds of the sky" or "the winds"

Pōhutukawa

the star associated with the spirits of those who have passed away

Hiwa-i-te-rangi

the wishing star

Matariki

the Māori name for the star cluster Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters

How moaris celebrate Matariki

a blend of remembrance, feasting, and cultural activities.

Tupu-ā-nuku : Tupa-ā-nuku is the star connected to anything within the soil. This star also represents geographical features such as mountains, plains, and valleys. She is associated with the food grown in the ground.

Tupuārangi :Tupuārangi represents food that grows above the ground, particularly birds and fruits.

Waipunarangi: Waipunarangi Waipunarangi, is a star within the Matariki cluster, is associated with rain and other atmospheric conditions. Its name, meaning "water that pools in the sky.

Waitī: The fifth star is Waitī which is connected to fresh water and living creatures in the rivers, streams, and lakes.

Waitā: The sixth star is Waitā (twin of Waitī) which is associated with the ocean and represents food gathered from the sea.

Ururangi: Ururangi represents atmospheric conditions, winds, and the sky. It's associated with the various types of winds and the weather patterns they bring.

1) Matariki: The mother star, signifying health, well-being, and the gathering of people. 

2) Tupuānuku: Connected to food that grows in the ground. 

3)Tupuārangi: Associated with food from the trees, such as fruits and birds. 

4)Waitī: Represents freshwater and the creatures within. 

5)Waitā: Linked to the ocean and its inhabitants.

6) Waipuna-ā-Rangi: Associated with rain. 

7)Ururangi: Connected to the winds. 

8)Pōhutukawa: Represents those who have passed away and acts as a link to the dead.

9) Hiwa-i-te-rangi: The wishing star, symbolising hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the coming year.

Maoris celebrate Matariki by arranging a feast, honouring ancestors, and more traditional things.  

No copy and pasting here, buddy >:D

waita: In Matariki, Waita is the star associated with the ocean and marine life, representing the food gathered from the sea.

waiti: Waitī is one of the stars in the Matariki cluster, and it is associated with freshwater and the creatures that live in rivers.

tupu-a-nuku: In the Matariki constellation, Tupuā-nuku is the star associated with everything that grows in the ground.

ttupu-a-rangi: Tupu-a-rangi, a star within the Matariki cluster, is associated with food that grows above the ground, particularly from trees and the sky.

whaipunarangi: Waipunarangi is the star in the Matariki cluster associated with rain and other atmospheric conditions.

ururangi: Ururangi is one of the nine stars in the Matariki cluster, and it is associated with the winds and the sky.

why: Matariki is the Māori New Year, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters in the early morning sky.

Matariki ,the maori new year, is celebrated with a blend of remembrance,feasting, and cultural activites. it's time for honoring ancestors,celebrating the present,and looking forward to the furture,often involving traditional Maori food,storytelling, music,and art.

Matariki:

The first star or as known as the mother of the 8 stars. She is connected to health and wellbeing.

Pōhutukawa:

The second star. which connects to the dead and those who passed away in the past year.

Tupuānuku:

The third star. which is grown food from the ground .

Tupuārangi:

The fourth star. Which associates with food coming from the sky and is linked to the birds.

Waiti:

The fifth star which connects to fresh water and living creatures in rivers, streams and lakes

Waita:

The sixth star {the twin of Waiti} which is associated with the ocean and represents food gathered from the sea.

Waipuna-ā-rangi:

The seventh star: which connects to the rain. The meaning of Waipuna-ā-rangi is actually "water that pools in the sky"

Ururangi:

The eighth star. Which connects to the wind.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi:

The ninth star. Also known as the wishing star.

I DIDNT COPY AND PASTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maoris celebrate the stars, particularly the matariki star cluster, because it signifies the start of the maori new year and is a time for reflection remebrance, and cel-ebration.

I think that matariki is a good time.

and wellbeing.

wait Connected to frehwater and

the life within waita : Represent the ocean

and seafood.

waipunarangi Assocted with rain ;

hail and snow

Ururangi Connected to the winds

Tupuanuku Linekd to food that grows

in the

ground

Tupuarangi Connected to food from

the trees and that sky/.

Hiwa-i-te-Rang: A wishing star

associated with hopes and

aspirations

Pohutukawa: Represents those who

heva pass away.

Matariki, a Maori star cluster visible in the

winter sky signifies the maori new year

and is a time for reflection remembrance,

and celebration.

Hautapu Ceremony:

A traditional ceremony where food is offered to the stars as a way to republish them and honor environment .

Remembering Ancestors:

Matariki is a time to remember those who have passed away and to connect with one's Whakapapu.

The Matariki sisters:

Tupu-a-nuku,Tupu-a-rangi,Waipunrangi,Wati,waita,and Ururangi.

Matariki is the Maori name for the star cluster also known as the Plieicids.

Tupuanuku: is the mother God to nature and the amoug them.

Tupuarangi: is the second mother god of tupuanuku but the 2nd one is the goddest mother.

waiti: is has the power of creature and water.

Waitā: Linked to the ocean and its inhabitants.

whaipunarangi: with rain and other atmospheric conditions

urnrangi: the winds and their influence on the environment.

Waiti:

The waiti star is connected to the fresh water resources and the well-being of the environment.

Waita:

The waita star is connected to the entire ocean and marine life.

Waipun-a-Rangi:

Waipuna-a-Rangi is connected to the rain and other atmospheric conditions.

Tupuanuku:

Tupuanuku is connected to the food that grows under the ground and also the land and soil.

Tupuarangi:

Tupuarangi is connected to the food that grows above the ground, particularly birds and fruits.

Ururangi:

Ururangi is connected to the wind and environment.

Pohutukawa:

Pohutukawa is the dead and those who passed away in remembrance.

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi:

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is connected to hopes and wishes for the coming year.

Mataiki:

Mataiki is connected to well-being and the life cycle of life and death.

tupu-a-nuku: Tupu-a-nuku" is a Māori phrase that translates to new shoot from the earth or "growth from the earth." It refers to the food that grows in the ground, such as roots, vegetables, and grains. It is also the name of one of the nine stars in the Matariki constellation, which is associated with food grown in the ground. 

tupuarangi: Tupuarangi, one of the nine stars in the matariki cluster is associated with food that grows above the ground and is strongly linked to birds. It represents land-based ecosystems, particularly forests,

waipunarangi: In Māori tradition, Waipunarangi refers to the star associated with rain and atmospheric conditions, particularly the water that pools in the sky. It translates to "water that pools in the sky". Waipunarangi is one of the stars in the Matariki cluster and is linked to the personification of rain, Te Ihorangi. 

waiti: Waitī is one of the stars in the matariki cluster, and it is associated with freshwater and all the creatures that live in freshwater environments like rivers, streams, and lakes. It represents the importance of freshwater and its connection to life and food sources. 

waita: In Māori tradition, Waitā is the star associated with the ocean and marine life, representing food gathered from the sea. It is one of the stars in the Matariki cluster. Waitā is also linked to the deities Kiwa, Hinemoana, and Tangaroa, who are associated with the ocean. The name Waitā is a combination.

WHY: Matariki is celebrated to mark the beginning of the maori new year and is a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration. It is a period of transition, where people acknowledge the past year, honor those who have passed, celebrate the present, and look forward to the promise of the new year.