Category: Matariki

The Māori people of New Zealand have a rich mythology, and the story of Matariki is an important part of that mythology. Matariki, the Māori New Year, is celebrated when the Matariki cluster of stars (also known as Pleiades) appears in the sky during late May or early June....

Celebrating the Change of Season As the winter solstice approaches in the Southern Hemisphere, many Māori and New Zealanders alike are preparing to celebrate Matariki, a significant event in Māori culture. Matariki, also known as the Pleiades star cluster, is a collection of seven stars that appears in the...

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. It is a time to acknowledge the past, plan for the future, and come together as a community. While Matariki has traditionally been celebrated within whānau (family) and hapū (sub-tribes), it is increasingly being recognized...

Matariki is a significant event in Māori culture, marking the start of the Māori New Year. It is celebrated throughout New Zealand and is increasingly becoming a popular event for tourists to experience Māori culture. One of the most iconic and recognizable aspects of Matariki celebrations is the haka,...

Matariki is a significant event in Māori culture, celebrated annually in New Zealand during the winter months. The celebration of Matariki has gained increasing popularity in recent years, with a growing interest in Māori culture and tourism in New Zealand. This paper will explore the potential of Matariki to...

Storytelling has been an integral part of Matariki celebrations in Māori culture. The stories told during Matariki celebrations serve as a way to honor the past, connect with the present, and envision the future. In this article, we will explore the role of storytelling in Matariki celebrations and its...

Understanding the Science Behind the Stars Matariki, also known as the Pleiades, is a cluster of stars that holds great significance in Māori culture. Traditionally, the appearance of Matariki signaled the start of the Māori New Year and was a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. However, Matariki is...

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a significant event in New Zealand culture. The celebration marks the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster in the pre-dawn sky and the start of the Māori calendar. In Māori culture, navigation is an essential skill that has been passed down through generations,...

Matariki and Healing: The Use of Rongoā in Celebrations Matariki is a significant cultural celebration in New Zealand that marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. It is a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewal, and rongoā plays an important role in this celebration. Rongoā is a traditional...