Matariki should be a public holiday because there is not a maori holiday.
Matariki is in winter and there is not a public holiday in winter so its good to be inside in the warmth eating with your family and watch TV and go out for dinner. The way I would like to celebrate is with my family watching TV eating brunch.
Matariki is the 7 sisters. The 7 sisters are the 7 stars but there are 9 stars but they are hard to see. They were named the 7 sisters because no one could see the other 2 stars. Also the celebration is to acknowledge the people who have passed.
