Matariki is the Maori new year that is celebrated for 3 days when the Pleiades star cluster rises in mid-winter. It marks the start of a new year and is a time to celebrate Maori culture and traditions as well as honor the land. The rising of the stars known as Matariki, or puanga, inspires legends about the goddesses Mata Ariki and their importance to the Maori people and new beginnings.

1. MATARIKI!
The Maori new year.

2. What is Matariki?
• Matariki is the Maori name for a group of
stars also known as the Pleiades star
cluster or the seven sisters and is
referred to the Maori new year.

3. What are some of the other
legends of Matariki? s ean
iki m es.
ata R ds ey
hat M ns G o
are t mea
r leg ends Ariki
othe nd Mata
The es a
litt le ey

4. What else is Matariki known as?
• Matariki is also known as the rising of the
star puanga.

5. When is Matariki celebrated?
• Matariki is celebrated on the Maori new
year and goes for 3 days.

6. Why do we celebrate Matariki?
• Today Matariki means celebrating the
unique place in which we live and giving
respect to the land we live on.

7. CREDITS
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