The maori new year is a very important traditional celebration in nz. It is called Matariki. During Matariki a cluster of 7 stars appear. There are many stories. One is about Tawhirimatea. Tane pushed his Mum and Dad, Papatuanuku and Ranginui apart. He wanted some light Tawhirimateo was so sad he took out eyes out and he threw them up into the sky.
