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To find library resources about Matariki type in Maori New Year Matariki to your keywords.

To limit your search to picture book, Māori language item, kit, or a particular library etc, do an advanced search.

To find resources for children add the word juvenile to your search.

You can also widen your search to terms like Maori astronomy.

 
 

Matariki Online Resources

"Ka puta Matariki ka rere Whānui
   Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e!"

 

Matariki marks the return of Pleiades to the morning sky, and also marks the Maori New Year. In some areas, including many hapu of Ngai Tahu, Puaka, or Rigel is also as significant, or even more significant as a symbol of the New Year. The whakatauki below speaks of the bountiful food at this time of year. A time of feasting.

 

"Puaka kai rau"

 

There are many great online resources available now about Matariki. We have created some links below to some of them.

If you know of any others, please let us know.

 

  • Matariki resources on Te Kete Ipurangi  
      
    Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) provides some great links and teaching resources here, as well as a good explanation of Matariki and curriculum based activities.
  • Matariki Resources from Christchurch City Libraries  
      
    This is a highly informative and useful page of resources and tips about Matariki activities. Also included is a free downloadable teachers resource about Matariki.
  • Te Taura Whiri Matariki Booklet  
      
    This booklet was first published in 2001 by Te Taura Whiri, the Maori Language Commission. It is now avaialable as a free downloadable document.
  • Matariki on Korero Maori site  
      
    A good site for some basic facts, and links including teacher resources about Matariki.
  • Maori Star & Constellation Names  
      
    This is an online wordlist of the names of many stars and constellations, taken from various historical and contemporary resources (includes a reference list). Created by Chris Hilder.
  • Astronomy in Your Hands  
      
    Includes activities including a star wheel and magic lantern. A great way to engage kids in astronomy! This site is also created by Chris Hilder.
  • Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand  
      
    A comprehensive website on New Zealand astronomy, not such a Maori focus, but useful for more detailed information and up to date information.
 

Maori stars tv programme

 

Maori Stars

In bygone days, Tohunga Maori (Maori wise men and women) with a special knowledge of the stars spent much time studying the stars. The movement of the Nga Whetu (the eternal shining ones) followed a seasonal cycle, as did the Earth below, so that their rising and setting marked the progression of the seasons.
Featuring Kay Leather - treasurer of The Phoenix Astronomical Society.

 

Click on the title below to go to the programme. You will be asked to choose the University of Canterbury from a drop-down menu. You will be prompted for your username and password.

Maori Stars

 

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