What are the 7 stars of matiriki?

The seven stars of Matariki, known as the Pleiades star cluster, are significant in Māori culture and mark the Māori New Year. The stars are named: Matariki (the cluster itself), Pōhutukawa, Waitī, Waitā, Tupuānuku, Tupuārangi, and Rehua. Each star represents different aspects of life, such as remembrance, nourishment, and the natural world, and their rising in winter signifies a time for reflection, celebration, and new beginnings.