What is Matariki ?
Matariki is the seven stars it is also a
cluster of stars. It is the Maori new year.
When is Matariki ?
Matariki is in the middle of may or june or at the first new moon or the full and it will rise at the 21st of June. The best time to see them is at dawn.
How do we celebrate ?
We celebrate by flying kites, having a feast ,or a bon fire or a big festival.We could do lots of different things to celebrate
Matariki or the Maori new year.
