Maori New Year comes in early to mid-June, when the constellation of Matariki first starts to become visible on the pre-dawn horizon. Meaning 'little eyes' or 'God's eyes', Matariki is believed to predict the crops for the year to come. It's traditionally celebrated for three days after the first sighting, with feasts and celebrations of the people's connection with the land. There is a month-long festival in Auckland.
We know Matariki as the Pleiades.
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