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The constellation Pleiades or Seven Sisters is called Matariki by Maori.

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Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. It is significant in Māori culture as it marks the start of the Māori New Year. The name Matariki means "eyes of god" or "little eyes" and is associated with new beginnings, remembrance, and renewal.

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