Matariki Wellington

Matariki Wellington

Events Exhibitions About Matariki

Events Exhibitions About Matariki

Matariki Wellington

  Celebrate Matariki at one of the many events and exhibitions happening throughout the Wellington region.

Why we celebrate Matariki.

The star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades) reappears in the dawn sky above Aotearoa New Zealand in late May or early June. The new moon following the rising of Matariki signals the Māori New Year. Customarily, this was a time to remember the deceased of the past year and to plan for the next year. Today, Matariki has been revived as a celebration of people, culture, language, spirituality, and history. It is a time for whānau (family) and friends to come together to reflect on the past 12 months and look towards the year ahead.

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