Matariki

Matariki is a time to wānanga, to restore faith and hope for the future, a time for whanaungatanga, to be with others, share stories and kai, and celebrate who we are. Find lots of stories and knowledge below to share with whānau.

Updated June 13, 2024
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Te Kahui O Matariki: The Art of Matariki
Hakaraia, Libby
Paper Book
Te Kahui o Matariki is a large-scale book containing contemporary artwork, photography, poetry and short writings including personal experiences of Matariki - the Maori New Year. This book contains an introduction and background to Matariki. The artists include painters, sculptors, photographers,...
Kai Stars of Matariki: Tipuanuku and Tipuarangi, The
Kamo, Miriama.
Paper Book
"Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! Its the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupunuku and Tupurangi, the stars connected to food grown in and above the ground. But one night...
Kai Stars of Matariki: Tipuanuku and Tipuarangi (Maori Edition)
Kamo, Miriama.
Paper Book
"Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! Its the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupunuku and Tupurangi, the stars connected to food grown in and above the ground. But one night...
Twin Stars of Matariki: Waiti and Waita (Maori Edition), The
Kamo, Miriama.
Paper Book
Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach ... not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waiti and Waita: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other salt water - the ocean. When they notice Waiti is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua...
Te Kokorangi: Te Aranga o Matariki
Ihimaera, Witi
Paper Book
E kimi ana a Te Kokorangi i etahi pia hou tokowha hei ako i nga korero o Matariki me te maramataka. Kowhiria ana etahi tama tokotoru, me tetahi kotiro, he pani, ko Aria te ingoa. Tohe ana a Aria kia haere ano ko tana kuri haunga i tona taha. Ka ahua hoha a Aria i nga akoranga, kaore hoki ia e pai...
Matariki around the world : a cluster of stars, a cluster of stories
Matamua, Rangi; Kamo, Miriama; Te Aho-White, Isobel Joy
Paper Book
"The Matariki cluster (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This ... illustrated book features 21 stories: 9 of which highlight the Mori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this cluster from different...
Matariki : te whetū tapu o te tau
Matamua, Rangi
Paper Book
In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in M'ori...
Matariki : the star of the year
Matamua, Rangi
Paper Book
In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori...
Riwia and the Stargazer
Smith, Linda Tuhiwai
Paper Book
Since he was born, Riwia's baby brother, Tawa, has been in Auckland Hospital, and his family has come to stay in Auckland. While Riwia goes to school and Dad works as a cook, Mum stays with Tawa. Their Aunty Sue's house is full, and renting is expensive, so Riwia and her parents live in a van, the...
The twin stars of Matariki: Waiti and Waita
Kamo, Miriama
Paper Book
"Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach. Not even the twin stars of Matariki, Wait± and Wait: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other salt water the ocean. When they notice Wait± is looking dim one night, Grandma and P¿ua...
Nga Whetu Matariki i Whanakotia
Kamo, Miriama
Paper Book
Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, there's a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (aka Birdling's Flat). They like to collect agate from the stories, with a backdrop of whipping...

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