Matariki Events 

Matariki, the Māori new year, is marked by the rise of the group of stars known as Matariki (or Pleiades; Seven Sisters).

It usually occurs between late May and early June, at the end of the traditional harvest season, when people would gather to remember the past and plan for the year ahead. Conservation and respect for the environment are strong themes. Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings.

This page contains information about events in Tasman / Nelson region around Matariki, the Māori new year. It will be updated in 2012.