The cluster known to New Zealanders as Matariki has a deep history for many cultures. New knowledge suggests there are nine stars in the constellation of Matariki, rather than seven. This resource includes the two new stars that have been added and acknowledges that some iwi have different stories about the cluster. Often the whetū were looked at separately and not as a cluster Star.
Domain and meaning This star reflects all of these things.
Waitī
Fresh water, and food that lives in it. Wai-water
Waitā
Sea water, and food that lives in it. Wai-water
Waipuna-arangi
Precipitation, water in the sky. Rain falling from the sacred sky. (Ranginui-sky) wai-water
Tupuānuku
Food growing in Papatūānuku -Mother Earth
Tupuārangi
Food growing in the ngahere, up in the trees. Tane’s domain. Trees, birds and berries.
Ururangi
Wind.
Pōhutukawa
People who have passed on.
Hiwaiterangi
Wishing, dreaming star. Hopes and aspirations.
Matariki
Gathering of people and whānau. Reflection. The environment.
Nau mai , haere mai
I hope your ākonga have lots of fun with this pukapuka. I had heaps of fun making it. More teaching ideas and resources can be found at:
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Matariki resource with coloured posters of the 9 stars and fun activities-whole school.
Whakataukī and colouring pages to add further knowledge, and deepen understanding of Matariki.
Ngā mihi to these artists!
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Teachers notes: He whetū ahau. I am a star Ko______ taku ingoa. My name is___________. Pg
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Te Kāhui whetū o Matariki. Kāhui whetū-constellation
