What is Matariki?
Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and 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).
Matariki is also known as The Seven Sisters. People celebrate Matariki by having a feast of kai.
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