Matariki

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Across
  1. 2. Star seen before Matariki in some iwi traditions.
  2. 4. Atua of weather, wind, and storms.
  3. 7. star associated with fresh water and freshwater life
  4. 8. The star cluster known as the Hyades (face of the bull).
  5. 9. The handle of the pot in Orion's Belt.
  6. 10. The winter wife of the sun; associated with the rising of Sirius.
  7. 11. Atua of the sea.
  8. 13. Star representing food grown in the ground.
  9. 14. Atua of the forest, creatures, creation, light and knowledge
  10. 15. star associated with the ocean and sea life.
  11. 16. Star linked to rain and rainfall.
Down
  1. 1. Star visible on the East Coast, close to Matariki in the sky.
  2. 3. Wishing star; associated with aspirations for the future.
  3. 5. cluster of stars that mark the beginning of the Maori New Year
  4. 6. Atua of warfare, human activity, discipline and strategy
  5. 11. Star associated with food from the sky, like birds and fruits.
  6. 12. Star linked to the winds.