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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Matariki - New Year

Matariki -  Maori New year

Matariki has two meaning Both refer to a tiny constellation of stars "Mata Riki" means 'tiny eyes' "Mata Ariki" means eyes of god.

  • Matariki in English can be translated to God of eyes.
  • Matariki can also mean tiny eyes in English.
  • It is shown only once a year, in mid winter about.
Matariki is also known as the seven star/sisters.
Matariki is the beginning of the Maori new year.

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