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Matariki

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Learning areas and strands

Mātauranga Māori, English, The Arts, Science, Social Studies

Education type

Education visit

Duration

120 minutes (2 hours)

Suitable for

Years 3–13

Next available

Term 2, 20 April – 3 July 2026

Cost

$6.50 per student

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Join our educators for an exploration of the nine whetū of Matariki that mark our new year and explore the Te Papa Matariki hub on our marae, Rongomaraeroa.

Ākonga will

  • learn about the nine whetū of the Matariki cluster and their domains

  • explore Te Papa to discover and learn about taonga that connect to each of the nine whetū of Matariki

  • learn about the Te Waka o Rangi and its connection to Matariki

  • respond creatively to what they engage with and learn about.

Note:

Our 2026 Matariki learning programme has two variations with structures and content to best match the age level of students. Please see booking Matariki (ECE) if you would like to book for your ECE, Years 1-2 class instead.

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