Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is providing several free online resources for whānau, schools, and organisations. We hope they will not only help people understand more about Matariki but also provide guidance for those eager to observe, commemorate, and celebrate at this special time.

9 Marvellous Matariki Crafts for Kids 1. Matariki Southern Lights art project. Matariki and the Southern Lights has to be one of our very favourite Matariki inspired projects. It’s actually relatively simple to achieve, and makes a great project for school classrooms, as well as a beautiful art project for your children to try.

Find out about the Mānawatia a Matariki logo, and download it for your use. Watch videos about how to find Matariki and the major principles that underpin Matariki. Gather resources for your kura or school to grow a better understanding of Matariki.

Here are some Matariki activities for kids that will help them learn and celebrate this special occasion. Make Matariki Stars; Matariki is named after the Matariki star cluster, which appears in the sky during the Māori New Year. Making Matariki stars is a …

How to celebrate Matariki at home and Playcentre. Me pēhea te whakanui i a Matariki i te kāinga me ngā whānau tupu ngātahi. Twinkling in the sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Fairy lights around the Centre. Space and constellations learning especially around Pleiades – Matariki cluster.

Full of colouring-in, word games, activities and information about the stars of Matariki. Print your own activity book [7 MB PDF]. View images and information in English and te reo Māori about Te Tau Hou, the New Year, and the stars of Matariki.

Looking for some Matariki activities and crafts for kids? These activities are designed for tamariki, making them great in the school classroom, ECE, or homeschool setting. They would also be wonderful resource for Matariki celebrations in the library, in a …

Learn about Matariki through fun kids’ activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki – whetū, kōrero, kai, whenua, whānau, and the Maramataka.

Discover the Best Matariki Events and Activities Across New Zealand; Delicious Traditional Māori Recipes for Your Matariki Celebration: Try Our Recipes Today; Discover the Significance of Matariki with Our Cultural Guides; Explore Our Matariki Educational Resources for Children and Students; The Nine Stars of Matariki

Here are some Matariki celebration ideas to do with tamariki and whanau. Matariki is more than a public holiday – to celebrate Matariki as a season brings richness, festivity and connection to this winter time.