Matariki

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Title

Matariki

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National Library of New Zealand

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AnyQuestions

Description

Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters in other cultures. The rise of Matariki in mid-winter marks the start of the new year for most iwi in traditional Māori culture. Some iwi celebrate Puanga instead. Matariki is now celebrated in a variety of ways around Aotearoa New Zealand and became a public holiday in 2022.

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Article

Date created

25-07-2024

URL

https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/matariki

Related subjects

Māori New Year / society and culture / social sciences / identity, culture, and organisation / science / planet earth and beyond / Matariki stars / astronomy / Māori myths and legends / public holiday / holidays

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