Matariki!

For my Matariki work for reading, I have been working on my last part of my activity and i completed it. Here is the finished product with the question that we were given.


What I now know about Matariki
Use full sentences to answer. Aim for 3-5 sentences for each question.

What is Matariki?
Why did Maori observe Matariki?
How did Maori traditionally celebrate Matariki?
When and how should Matariki be celebrated?
Select 3 of the te reo vocabulary words from the glossary. Write a sentence using each word.
Use your own words.

Matariki is the sign for the new maori new year. Matariki consists of 9 stars and 7 of them are known to
be sister stars.  Matariki is a constellation that happens once a year.
Because it signals the new year in maori tradition. It helps determine if the crops will be a good growing year. They Observe it so then they can say goodbye to the people that passed away in that year and so they 

can welcome new born children into the new year.

Traditionally Māori would celebrate Matariki by
harvesting their crops. Playing games with everyone & keeping cozy and warm.
You should Celebrate Matariki in a way that is unforgettable. Matariki is like 3 days but you should still

Celebrate it with Respect and culture.  

Words Into Sentence.
Nga Whetu =Stars
I am going too go outside and look at the Nga Whetu
Whanau = Family
Let’s go and spend some time with you Whanau
Hauhake = Harvest
When it gets too winter, I will Hauhake My crops

I hope you have learnt something looking at my work!