Matariki – Should it be a holiday

It is nearly Matariki so at Makaraka we are doing some things around Matariki.
In our class we read a little article and some questions that you had to answer.
this is the story and my answers to it.Tap on this to see the article.

• Why is Matariki particularly important for our NZ Nation?
• Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family. Matariki is officially celebrated on 25 June. 
• Should we all celebrate, just those who choose to, or just Maori people?
• I think the ones who choose to and maori people collaborate, because we can do what
• How long has Matariki been celebrated for?
• June 12, 2006 - Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the ... Matariki, or Māori New Year celebrations were once popular, but stopped.

• Go back and look at your calendar/camera roll and see what you were doing on 15th June last year. Were you celebrating Matariki? Either way, make sure to book it in for this year!
• I was making Matariki DIY’s with my family. and at school we did rotations in all of the class's that was fun that day.
• Think of an awesome way Matariki could be celebrated at school?
• By doing a disco celebrating Matariki or do something with the whole school, or our class can have a sleep over at school and see the stars.
• Do you think we should have a public holiday for Matariki? If so, get out there and write a letter/give a call to your Local MP explaining why!
• No not really, this is why here is a link