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Matariki Star Cluster!
Matariki, the Māori new year is marked by the rise of the Pleiades star cluster Matariki, and the sighting of the next new moon.
Matariki symbolises celebrating the unique place in which we live and giving respect to the land we live on.
Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signaling new beginnings. It’s a time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry.
Traditionally, the visibility of Matariki determined the coming season’s crop. The brighter the stars, the warmer the season and therefore a more productive crop. It is an important time for the family to gather and reflect on the past and the future.