Hot Topic on Matariki
Hot Topic: Matariki
Matariki, or the Māori New Year, heralds the arrival of the first new moon after the rising of the star cluster Pleiades in the eastern sky at dawn. It marks the end of the traditional harvest and the beginning of the 'new year' planting season. It is a time of feasting, fun, and festivity.
Matariki has become a fixed event on the New Zealand calendar. Its recent popularity has engendered great online resources and activities. This list is narrowed down to those that will be most useful to teachers and students.
Matariki on TKI
Matariki Interactive
Learn about Matariki with this unique interactive about Matariki. It includes whakatauaki, planting traditions, and customs associated with this time of year. Don’t forget the link for the teachers’ notes just below the interactive. Both the interactives and the teachers’ notes are available in English and te reo Māori.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/matariki/index.php
Matariki Quizit
Test your knowledge of Matariki!
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/quizit/index.php?id=111
Matariki in School Journals
The following School Journals have articles related to Matariki. The teacher notes are available online.
Matariki Ahunga Nui, He Kohikohinga 37
The teacher notes for He Kohikohinga 37 are available online. The first article 'Matariki Ahunga Nui' tells how the rising of Matariki signals a new year and a time for celebration. The rest of He Kohikohinga 37 focuses on seasonal aspects in nature or in family life. It is only available in te reo Māori.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/maori/he_kohikohinga/37/index_m.php
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Other sites on Matariki
Matariki
Use the left hand panel to access resources on Matariki, including a PDF copy of a booklet produced by Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori – The Māori Language Commission.
The teacher resource is for those teachers in Māori immersion and kura kaupapa. It includes activities and whakatauki related to Matariki.
http://www.matariki.net.nz/
Matariki on the Te Papa website
Go here for information on Matariki, taonga puoro, the months of the Māori calendar and the days of the lunar calendar.
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/Learning/OnlineResources/Matariki2006/
Check out their teacher resource available at:
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/Learning/OnlineResources/Matariki2006/MatarikiTeachersResource.htm
Manukau Libraries
Use this page to access quality print resources about Matariki.
http://www.manukau-libraries.govt.nz/whatwehave/Maori/matariki/matariki.htm
Auahi Kore
Choose from 7 posters celebrating Matariki. Teachers are able to order the free posters online.
http://www.auahikore.co.nz/resources/matariki.htm
Māori Astronomy
Visit this site for comprehensive sections on the months of the year.
http://www.astronomynz.org.nz/maori/maori.htm
Carter Observatory
Find a useful, comprehensive guide on Māori names for the stars. It also has legends based on the sun or stars.
http://www.carterobservatory.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=85
Te Ao Hou
Take a look at this article written in 1967, and find out about an ancient ceremony known as ‘feeding the stars’.
http://teaohou.natlib.govt.nz/teaohou/issue/Mao61TeA/c6.html
Star wheel
Download this star wheel with the scientific and Māori names.
http://www.astronomyinyourhands.com/starwheel/maoriwheel.gif
Crossword
Have a go at this crossword in te reo Māori from Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori site.
http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/maori/downloads/matariki/MatarikiCrossword.pdf
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Regional Sites
Northland
Taitokerau
This northland site includes general background information on Matariki and how it relates to aspects of everyday life.
http://www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm
Auckland
Auckland Museum
Visit the Auckland Museum site for information on their very full Matariki programme. It includes workshops on taonga puoro, innovative 10 minute activities, films and lectures by experts in the Māori world.
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/?t=688
Auckland City Council
Check out the June section for how to find out about activities happening around Auckland.
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/maori/default.asp
Wellington
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand
Keep an eye on the Te Papa site for information on their Matariki Festival from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July 2006. The programme includes traditional and contemporary dance and music performances, introductory te reo Māori (Māori language) classes, Ngā Reo o Matariki lunchtime expert talks, Starlab the portable planetarium, and much more! http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/WhatsOn/Events/UpcomingEvents/Matariki2006/
Please note: These links were valid when this page was posted. However the Web is very volatile, and TKI has no control over outside websites. Please let us know if you find anything inappropriate, if you find a broken link, or if you have an update for a link by emailing links@tki.org.nz. Te Kete Ipurangi recommends that teachers view all websites we link to before using them with students.
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