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1 online resource : colour illustrations Website catalogued: 16 Aug. 2017 AnyQuestions is funded by the Ministry of Education, managed by the National Library of New Zealand, and staffed by librarians from right around New Zealand Topics covered: Maori New Year, society and culture, Matariki stars, astronomy, Maori myths and legends. Social sciences: Identity, culture and organisation. Science: Planet Earth and beyond Contents: General websites -- Books Summary: Matariki is the Maori name for the star cluster also know as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters in other cultures. The rise of Matariki in mid-winter marks the start of the new year for most iwi in traditional Maori culture. Matariki is now celebrated in a variety of ways around Aotearoa New Zealand. In this entry we will show you how to find information about Matariki Senior primary (Years 5-8) ; Junior secondary (Years 7-10) Many answers