1. Matariki
By kathleen

2. Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki Literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki)
Pleiades is the seven daughters of Atlas turned into a group of stars in Greek mythology.
Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again. Heaven-bound kites, hot-air balloons and fireworks help mark the occasion.
What is matariki?

3. When is matariki?
The Matariki new moon happens sometime in June. Upcoming dates: Matariki begins on 15 June in In 2019, Matariki will begin on 10 June

4. How did matariki get its name?
Matariki is the Maori name for the Pleiades, a star cluster in the constellation Taurus. Pleiades, the Greek name for the cluster, comes from seven sisters of Greek legend, the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. ... In Japan, the Subaru brand is named after the Matariki stars.
Constellation means a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
Pleione means genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon

5. Where is matariki celebrated
Some iwi, or tribes, start celebrations when Matariki is first seen, however it is the first new moon after Matariki that officially signals the Maori New Year. Some people celebrate the New Year on the day the new moon rises, and others celebrate on the day after the new moon. Celebrations can last up to 3 days.

6. Conclusion
From this report i have learnt more about what matariki means and how it got its name.