Matariki rauemi, videos, books and karakia
by Waipapa Marae Trust
Here are some Matariki rauemi (resources) to enjoy with your whānau and friends!
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Helpful overall information sources
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matariki.com
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Official Matariki website with lots of great rauemi – events, news & stories, general information.
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Living by the Stars
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The website of Professor Rangi Matamua. Again, lots of great rauemi including purchasable maramataka and merchandise.
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Hei mahi
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Pātaitaitanga
Quiz
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Te Papa Tongarewa have put together this quiz. It’s short and will certainly test how much you know about Matariki. Kaua e whakamā, if you feel like you don’t know too much yet, this is another great way to learn.
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Pukapuka hei mahi
Activity book
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Te Papa Tongarewa have also compiled this fun, printable activity book. It has stories, a word search, colouring pages, games and more!
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
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Te Wānanga have put together a set of free resources for anyone to use! It includes computer wallpapers, a gratitude card, a planning card, posters, and many many more activities.
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Matariki Paper Globe
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A cool activity from Christchurch City Library. There’s also lots more activities to be found on this webpage, like a woven cardboard whetū and some other colouring in sheets!
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Matariki Board Game Set
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A kēmu (game) for anyone aged 3 and over. A way to learn without feeling like you’re learning. The same brand also has this set of three card games.
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Kōnae whakaata
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Maramataka
Matariki calendar
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A video explanation from Professor Rangi Matamua on how to use the maramataka.
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Matariki Te Whetū o te Tau
Matariki, the star of the year
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A seminar from Professor Rangi Matamua providing a great general overview of Matariki, including the story of how Te Whānau Marama (the family of light) came to exist.
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Waiata
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Matariki macarena
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A fun way to learn the nine stars of Matariki. A great one for ngā tamariki to learn too.
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He waiata Matariki
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Another beautiful waiata, this time nā Rahera Davies.
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Te Rahu Tapu a Tāne
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This is a waiata sung to the tune of Royals by Lorde.
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Ngā Whetū
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A waiata that talks about the heavens, star connections and star constellations. A reminder to look to the sky and remember our role and responsibility in our part of the universe.
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Karakia
Pukapuka
Mō ngā tamariki:
Mō ngā pakeke:
Look forward to seeing you all Friday 14 July, 2023, 3-9 pm at the Kāwhia MATARIKI night market
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