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Matariki The Maori new year
The Legend of Matariki ,[object Object],[object Object]
The rise of Matariki and the new moon ,[object Object],[object Object]
They Plant new trees and crops (signalling new beginnings).
There are ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year.
Maori also remember and study their mihi and whakapapa during the celebration of Matariki,[object Object]
Glossary Matariki: tiny eyes, or

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The Maori New Year