What is Matariki? It is a group of stars in the sky. It is a Maori festival. You can see Matariki in the sky in June. It is a Maori new year. Only seven stars in Matariki can be seen by the naked eye.

The stars of Matariki appear in the start of June and fade away in the middle of May. People celebrate at the beginning of June. All around New Zealand people celebrate Matariki in many different ways.

E.G, planting trees, Kapa Haka, Hangi, even flying kites and beach parties. I would like to celebrate Matariki with a Hangi or songs, books and maybe some games with Kapa Haka.