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The rise of the star cluster of Matariki in winter marks the beginning of the Māori year. This collection of resources helps explain the significance of Matariki to iwi Māori, as well as some traditions and how Matariki is celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand. SCIS no. 1808305

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Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters in other cultures. The rise of Matariki in mid-winter marks the start of the new year for most iwi in tra...

Matariki - the Māori new year

Offers information and resources about Matariki in relation to the New Zealand curriculum.

Matariki: The Māori New Year - Te Tau Hou Māori

Information from Te Papa about the latest Māori New Year and the Maramataka.

Matariki – Official website

Official Matariki website from Te Arawhiti - The Office for Crown Māori Relations. Includes free Matariki logo pack and information about Matariki including the opportunity it provides for all pe...

Mathematics ideas in the context of Matariki

Matariki as an opportunity to engage in activities that enrich mathematical, environmental and cultural experiences.

Matariki – Level 3

This unit builds the learning of mathematics around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year.

The InMotion Matariki education resource

This resource is designed as a multimedia experience with content available as a printed booklet (downloadable PDF) and via the website.

A Matariki story

A Matariki story

Here's a little story about why we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Video produced by Maui Studios for The Wireless. This content is brought to you with funding support from NZ On Air.

Matariki breakfast: Ready to Read

Kara describes how her whānau (family) celebrated Matariki.

Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui

This article describes how one Taranaki school celebrates the appearance of the star Puanga in the eastern sky – the signal for the start of the Māori New Year.

Matariki holiday will 'better connect us with the natural world'

Māori astronomers will be using the stars and moon phases to set a different date for the Matariki public holiday each year.

Teacher resources for Matariki

Teacher resources for Matariki - the Māori New Year.

Matariki: Information and teaching activities

Information on Matariki (including Matariki for schools) from NZHistory.

Matariki resources

Christchurch City Libraries Links to online resources and websites about Matariki, Māori New Year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals date of first Matariki public holiday

The government has announced the date of the first Matariki public holiday.

Matariki public logo pack

The official Matariki public holiday logo is available for everyone to use for non-commercial use.

Matariki 2011 - LATE at the Museum

Matariki 2011 - LATE at the Museum

This video explores the traditions of Matariki and the place of this festival within contemporary culture.

Matariki story – Ngāti Toa Rangatira

Matariki story – Ngāti Toa Rangatira

Hear the Matariki story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi (tribe), retold for children by kaumātua (elder) Te Waari Carkeek.

‘Te Matariki’

This artwork by Brett Graham explores the themes of creation, growth and knowledge, which are often linked in Māori cosmology.

Seven Stars of Matariki

Seven Stars of Matariki read by its author, Toni Rolleston-Cummins.

The Little Kiwi’s Matariki

Aroha reads 'The Little Kiwi’s Matariki' written by Nikki Slade-Robinson.

How to find the Matariki star cluster

How to find the Matariki star cluster during the Māori New Year.

Carved door and door surround, including the coat of arms for the Māori Kings (Te Paki o Matariki) at the Māori meeting house Turongo, Ngaruawahia. Three unknown persons sit at the foot of the door.

Te Paki o Matariki (1893)

Te Paki o Matariki (1893)

Twinkling in the winter skies of June, Matariki (the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year.

Tukutuku Panel named 'Matariki'

Tukutuku Panel named 'Matariki'

"Matariki Ahunga Nui - Matariki is a provider of abundant resources” This tukutuku panel titled Matariki was woven in 2011 by master weaver Sonia Snowden (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti ...

Wellington City Council cancels Guy Fawkes and moves fireworks Sky Show to Matariki

Wellington will formally make Matariki, the Maori New Year, a major city celebration in 2018 instead of Guy Fawkes.

Matariki Te Whetū o te Tau

Learn about Matariki with Dr Rangi Matamua from Living by the Stars.

Matariki – our Māori New Year

Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of stars which is visible in our night sky at a specific time of the year. In June/July, Matariki will re-appear in the dawn sky – signalling the start of t...

Matariki – He whakatauki

Whakatauki (Proverbs) on Matariki.

Matariki should be a holiday

Some questions on the growing importance of Matariki in Aotearoa.

The Matariki star cluster

Information about the nine stars of Matariki.

Matariki Awards

A new wave of talented Māori finalists has been selected for the 2019 Matariki Awards.

Hinewehi Mohi, Matariki

A te reo waiata about Matariki.

Matariki infographic

If you're looking to find Matariki in the night sky, this infographic by NZherald will make your star spotting a little easier.

Māori astronomy - Te Whānau Mārama

Professor Rangi Matamua, curator of a Waikato Museum exhibition about the history and meaning of Matariki - Te Whānau Mārama: The Heavenly Bodies shares Māori understandings of the night sky.

Matariki poem written by Moana, age 12

Matariki is a time in midwinter to gather with family and friends and celebrate the Māori New Year.

Make your own hanging Whetū (stars) - Matariki festival craft videos from Wellington City Libraries.

The Stolen Stars of Matariki with Miriama Kamo

When Grandma notices two of the Stars of Matariki are missing, it’s up to her mokopuna Sam and Te Rerehua to find them.

Rahera Davies: Matariki

He waiata Matariki. Nā Rahera Davies.

Puanga Matariki

Matariki re-appears, Whānui starts its flight. Being the sign of the new year!

Matariki Festival

What’s on in Tāmaki Makaurau for the Māori New Year with Matariki Festival.

Ways to celebrate Matariki with your family

Improve your health and wellbeing while enjoying the Matariki festivities.

Matariki – Māori New Year

Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year.

Te Iwa o Matariki: Introduction

Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of stars which is visible in our night sky at a specific time of the year. In June/July, Matariki will re-appear in the dawn sky – signalling the start of t...

What is Matariki?

Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Matariki on the Move: Kōrero – Te Whetū o Te Tau

Join Professor Rangi Matamua, renowned Māori astronomer and Matariki expert for a special Matariki Festival online kōrero. He shares his wisdom and knowledge about the Matariki star cluster and its...

Te Iwa o Matariki

The appearance of Matariki in the morning sky in mid-winter marks the Māori New Year, or Te Mātahi o te Tau. The arrival of Matariki is a sign for people to gather, to honour the dead, celebrate th...

Highlights from Taikura kapa haka

Taikura Kapa Haka is a Matariki celebration of haka and waiata, presented by senior Māori performing artists from around Aotearoa New Zealand. In this highlights package, a member from each group i...

Te Rahu Tapu a Tāne

This waiata celebrates the stars of Matariki. The word rahu, used in the song, is another word for kete. Rahu and kete both mean basket. The song talks about the baskets of knowledge in Māori mytho...

Te Whānau Mārama: The Family of light

Off the back of his bestselling book ‘Matariki – The Star of the Year’, Professor Rangi Matamua gives his Inaugural Professorial Lecture, titled ‘Te Whānau Marama – The Family of Light’.

This waiata talks about moving from darkness into the light of the day. It reminds us to look to the past to help us face the future. It was written by Mark Kopua, a well-known tohunga tāmokotohung...

Matariki making memories teaching resource

Matariki is a time to reflect, share stories and plan for the New Year. Now more than ever we use technology to help us make and share memories and stories. Use this guide to learn ten ways to crea...

Whakanui i a Matariki mā ēnei whakataukī

Matariki is a time to reflect, share stories, and plan for the New Year. It’s the perfect time to connect with whakataukī/whakatauākī Māori proverbs, and learn from the wisdom of those who came b...

Te reo article published around Matariki events held at Te Papa Tongarewa 2001.

The song talks about the heavens, star connections, and constellations, including the Matariki star cluster. This inspirational waiata song helps us remember to look skywards and be mindful of our ...

Mo te Maramataka Maori

Letter to the editor by Elsden Best seeking clarification around dates and terms used to describe Matariki.

Te Aroha O Rangi-nui Kia Papatuanuku

A record of the rising and the setting of Matariki 01/06/1922.

Te Ara – 'Te Rangi, Te Whenua me Te Moana

First article posted on Te Ara acknowledging the rising of Matariki.

Te Aroha o Rangi-nui Kia Papatuanuku

A record of the rising and the setting of Matariki 01/05/1922.

The difference between Puanga and Matariki Ko Puanga, ko Matariki me ō rāua hononga

Some iwi celebrate Puanga rather than Matariki. Che Wilson of Whanganui iwi explains why this is the case, and which iwi celebrate Puanga.

Find more information about Matariki using EPIC databases like New Zealand Geographic. School login required.

This report first explains some of the stories and beliefs associated with Matariki, the Màori New Year, especially its links to the stars. It then describes some of the ways that Matariki is cele...

Matariki breakfast

Matariki Breakfast describes Kara’s experience of celebrating Matariki (Māori New Year) with her whānau.

Matariki resources, Kauwhata Reo

A range of resources produced by the Ministry of Education for ākonga from early learning through to secondary school level. Resources in Te Reo Māori and English.

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki: Today is the first day of Matariki

When Rangi Matamua sets his gaze across Te Whanganui-a-Tara this morning, he'll contemplate many things as he watches the twinkling cluster of stars on the northeast horizon: Those who have been, t...

Matariki - Maths, Level 1

This unit builds the learning of mathematics around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year.

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