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Matariki The Maori New Year

The rising of the star group Matariki marks the beginning of the Māori calendar, and is becoming widely celebrated today as a mid-winter festival.  This general introduction examines Matariki in terms of mythology, astronomy, ritual, navigation and modern celebrations.

R013362 Māori Health

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