Matariki. It rises in midwinter and for many māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, the sky, and each other, through a series of events, traditions, and celebrations that are deeply rooted in māori culture.
Matariki is the name given to the open cluster of stars pleiades or m45 in june by māori, as it marks the time for whānau (families) to get together, reconnect, reflect, and. Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, the sky, and each other, through a series of events, traditions, and celebrations that are deeply rooted in māori culture. It rises in midwinter and for many māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
