Matariki

 

Matariki

                       Matariki

When the Matariki stars appear it is the beginning of the Maori new year. 

We celebrate Matariki  like we celebrate a happy new year.

Like sisters the stars shine bright like a diamond.

Matariki is a time for joy, like having fun with your family members.

It is a time to learn like at school.

It is a time to plant crops like potatoes, kumaras and tomatoes.

It is a time to fish and hunt 

It is a time to make things like necklaces,bracelets,kites and clothes. 

It is a time to for give 

Matatriki reminds me of family and friends that passed away because of the stars in the sky.