Ngā Whetū
How many stars are associated with Matariki?
Nine
What could you do to celebrate Matariki?
Attending events, sharing food, telling stories or reflecting on the past year while looking forward to the next.
He aha te kupu Te Reo Ingarihi mo whetū?
Star
What is Matariki called in Japan?
Subaru
What does Matariki signify in Aotearoa?
The Māori New Year
What is the star that is connected to fresh water?
Waitī
What is the traditional method of cooking food in an Earth oven called?
Hāngī
He aha te kupu Māori mo sweet potato?
Kumara
Which country does Pleiades come from?
In 2025, what day is the public holiday of Matariki?
Friday 20 June
How far away is Matariki?
Approximately 440 light years
Who do we remember when we celebrate Matariki?
Those that have passed
He aha te kupu Māori mo garden/cultivation
Mahinga Kai
What is the Indian equivalent of Matariki?
Krittika
What time of day is it best to see Matariki?
Early morning before sunrise
Tāwhirimātea threw his eyes to the sky, creating Matariki. Why did he do this?
He was angry at his siblings for seperating their parents.
Where did Māori store food?
Pātaka
What is the meaning of Mānawatia a Matariki
To honour, acknowledge and welcome or celebrate Matariki
Which country celebrates Mao?
China
What year did Matariki become a public holiday in Aotearoa?
2022
Te Rōpu Hine Tītama provided pumpkin soup and fry bread to celebrate Matariki. What star would be associated with pumpkins?
Tupuānuku is asociated with food grown in the Earth, such as pumpkins
What is the Māori word for harvest?
Hauhake
What was the original name of Matariki?
Ngā mata o te ariki o Tāwhirimātea
Name five Pacific islands that celebrate Matariki?
Easter islands, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Soloman Islands, Tokelau, Niue, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii, Wallis & Futuna
What star is Puanga known as in Western astronomy?
Rigel