MATARIKI

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What does Matariki mean.It is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).

MATARIKI FACTSWhen does Matariki appear. 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 beWhen is Matariki celebrated.

Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May, and this symbolises the coming of the Maori New Year. Some iwi (tribes) start celebrations when Matariki is first seen, however it is the first new moon after Matariki that officially signals the Maori New 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 up to 3 days (sometimes)

1.Te Uru o Te Rangi,

2. Tupua a Rangi, 3.Tupua a Nuku, 4.Waiti,5. Waita,6. Waipuna a

Rangi7.Mereope.

Matariki Legends

There are many different Matariki legends like • The evil 7 sisters and the 8

men• The eyes of Ariki• And much more

Why Is Matariki Important

• In years gone by, Matariki was thought to determine your crop for the coming season, and therefore it was important to recognise the part it played in nature’s cycle. The disappearance of Matariki in Autumn, signaled the time to gather and preserve crops, and so was an important marker in the harvest calender.

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

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