Matariki - Caroline

Matariki is the Maori name for a set of 7 stars. Matariki to some people is A mother to 6 daughters referring to the Seven sisters. The stars usually appear in the Eastern sky at around the shortest day of the year. The definition for Matariki is 'Tiny eyes' whiich some people referr to Mata Ariki "Eyes of God'.Today Matariki is important to celebrate to show respect the land which we live on. It also is celbrated for the Maroi New Year.