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Across 4. The celebration of the beginning of a new calendar year 7. A group of stars that appear to be close together in the sky, like Matariki. 8. The indigenous people of New Zealand. 9. Matariki is a festival celebrating the Māori New Year and the rising of the Pleiades 10. The star cluster also known as the Seven Sisters, of which Matariki is a part.

Down 1. Another name for the Pleiades star cluster, which is central to the Matariki festival. 2. The customs and practices associated with Matariki and its celebration. 3. Matariki is deeply rooted in Māori culture and traditions. 5. The Māori New Year festival celebrated with the rising of the Pleiades star cluster. 6. The festivities and joyous gatherings that take place during the Matariki festival.