Stars of Matariki
What is the name of the star that reminds us to reflect on those who passed?
Pohutukawa
Ka mea ihu...
Ko ahau te huarahi
The god of war is...
Tumatauenga
When is Matariki usually celebrated?
June or July
What does the Tupuanuku star mean?
Earth connection
He honore...
He kororia
The god of the winds is...
Tawhirimatea
What is one traditional food eaten during Matariki?
Kumara. Hangi.
Which star do we see from Whanganui that means the Maaori new year is near?
Puanga
E rere...
Te awa tupua
Ruaumoko is the Atua of...
Earthquakes
What do people do early in the morning during Matariki?
Karakia. Looking at the stars
Which star is the freshwater guardian?
Waiti
Hutia...
Te Rito, o te harakeke...
Ranginui is the...
Sky father
Name one thing children do at school to celebrate Matariki?
Singing, dancing, storytelling
How many stars are in Matariki?
7 or 9
Wheuri te po...
Tirama ana nga whetu piataata
Tane-mahuta is the atua of...
Forests
What is one thing people do with family at Matariki?
Share food, talk, remember others.