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Matariki – Pleiades

June is the month of Matariki here in NZ, where Pleiades rises just before dawn on the North Eastern horizon, marking the Maori New Year. Matariki means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).

 

What does Matariki mean to you?

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Uploaded on June 12, 2017