Poster: Matariki
New Zealand (Aotearoa) – Matariki is the Māori name for the stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster in the constellation Taurus. Celebrations begin on the day of the first new moon following the rising of the star cluster.
On July 13 the Matariki star cluster rose and sparked a month of celebration.
Questions for New Zealanders
- How do you celebrate Matariki?
- Are there upcoming events focusing on Matariki?
- Are there photos, posters or fan art for Matariki?
- Are any of the Matariki images, photos, and resources available through open access?
- Does this year’s Matariki influence other events in the cultural, technical, and political calendars in New Zealand?
- What are the relevant Twitter accounts?
- Should Matariki be a public holiday?
Twitter
@dalnzl_Matariki
Embedded Tweets
Headlines
Why there’s no one day to celebrate it
Matariki Festival – Our Auckland
Hawke’s Bay fireworks displays to mark Matariki – NZ Herald
A Matariki To Remember In Porirua This Year – Scoop
Elsewhere on the Web
matarikifestival.org.nz
Facebook
Previously
Planeta.com