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Education type
Learning resource
Suitable for
Primary and Intermediate tamariki
Download a free set of cards to help learners explore the whetū of Matariki and their associated domains through play, discussion, and inquiry.
This resource can be used:
For play-based learning
In social sciences inquiry
As visual arts inspiration
To support te reo Māori learning
This rauemi was created and designed by Museum educator Martin Langdon with the support of ringatoi (moko) Les Hoerara, and mātauranga Māori project lead, Haley Stewart.
Download the information sheet (821.03 KB)
Tip: Fold as a concertina
Download the game instructions (246.42 KB)
Tip: Fold as a concertina
Download the A4 cards – 6 per side (6.10 MB)
Printing tips
Print A4 double-sided in colour
Ensure printing setting is set to: Flip pages on long edge
This resource: He Hononga whetū and associated resources by the Museum of New Zealand Papa Tongarewa is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. Please note that the reuse or adaption of the logo and images mentioned outside of the context of this resource is not covered under this licence.
Please email education@tepapa.govt.nz for clarity on use or enquiries.
If you enjoy our free resources and would like to contribute to their creation, you are welcome to make a donation.
Extra resources and ideas for the the Hononga Whetū cards for te reo Māori, the arts, and social science.
Please note: These resources are intended as a guide rather than a one-size-fits-all solution and can be adapted to suit a range of year levels.
To support learners to hear, see, say, and understand te reo Māori through the context of Matariki. Learners are introduced to new vocabulary using whetū and hononga cards, supported by visual cues, oral repetition, and simple sentence use.
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To support learners to express ideas through visual art. Learners use whetū and hononga cards as inspiration to explore symbols, patterns, and meanings connected to Matariki.
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To develop inquiry skills, critical thinking, and mātauranga Māori by exploring how Matariki connects to people, place, food systems, and relationships with the environment. Learners investigate these connections using whetū and hononga cards, drawing on both mātauranga Māori and contemporary perspectives.
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