what is matariki matariki is the maori name for cluster of stars
also known as the pleiades.It rises in mild winter late may or early june.For many maori it heralds the start of a new year.Matariki literally
means the eyes of god [mata ariki] or little eyes
[mata riki].
when is matariki for some it was when matariki
rose in may/june.For others it was celebrated
at the first new moon or full moon following
the rising of matariki.In the 21st century it is
the new moon following
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