Matariki is the Maori name for a small cluster of stars also known as the Seven Sisters. This is the Māori New Year. Some Maori tribes celebrated Matariki at different times. Some of the tribes had held the festivities when Matariki was first seen in the dawn sky. Others celebrated after the full moon rose or at the beginning of the next new moon.
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Matariki-Maori New Year
Matariki is the Maori name for a small cluster of stars also known as the Seven Sisters. This is the Māori New Year. Some Maori tribes celebrated Matariki at different times. Some of the tribes had held the festivities when Matariki was first seen in the dawn sky. Others celebrated after the full moon rose or at the beginning of the next new moon.
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Maori Emojis Coming To Your Phone
A brand new set of Maori emojis have been developed for New Zealand users only. The set of icons will include 150 characters in a green and black design. The new icons include waka ama (outrigger canoe), piupiu (flax skirts), kapa haka moves and faces, kete (woven basket/bag), taiaha (weapon), whānau (family) and even delicacies such as koura (crayfish), paua (abalone), eels and hāngi. The ’emotiki’ will be officially launched in July, but have already been cropping up online after first being unveiled two weeks ago.
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