Matariki is the maori name for a cluster of stars. They rise once a year in mid winter- late may or early june. For maori it is the start of a maori new year.` Matariki means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).’
Matariki is the maori name for a cluster of stars. They appear once a year in mid winter- late May or early June. For maori it is the start of a maori new year.` Matariki means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).’