MATARIKI

Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in midwinter  late May or early June. For many Maori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' (Matariki) or 'little eyes' Matariki. Matariki is also the Maori new year.

Maori                                                         

Activities

Tribal celebration

Ancestors

Respect

Inspiration

Kapa haka

Interesting

                       The Names of these stars are Waiti

   Waita, Tupu-a-nuku, Tupu-a-rangi,