What is matariki, matariki is a public holiday, it is also known as a
Star cluster, and the cluster is called the seven sisters, in Greek it is called Pleiades, and in other countries it is called different names too.
Why do we celebrate matariki?
To acknowledge our country's uniqueness
It is a way to get together and acknowledge the importance of Maori.
How do we celebrate matariki
This year for matariki a few months ago
There was fire works down at the Pier there was
All different kinds of fireworks, back in the day they
Celebrated it the by having a big feast
why is matariki important in New Zealand
Jacinda ardern is positive that matariki is going to be a public holiday on the 24th of June next year, that will mean that matariki will be the first Maori public holiday
Waitangi day is not included because it was an agreement between the Europeans and the Maori.
should matariki public holiday
I think matariki should be a public holiday because
To set an example to maybe have more public holidays in the future
To get knowledge of Maori culture in our country.
