Watch: The Star Family of Matariki story
Hear Te Waari Carkeek, from Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi, tell the story of how the seven Matariki stars use their special talents and skills to help their kuia, Papatūānuku (the earth), prepare for the new year.
The star family of Matariki – teaching resourceKo te whānau o Matariki
Education type
Education resource
Suitable for
ECE to Primary
We’re working on an exciting new Matariki teaching resource, which will be ready mid-May 2023.
If you have any queries please get in touch at learning@tepapa.govt.nz.
In Parts 1 and 2, find out about Matariki, the whaea, and her six daughters (Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī, Waitā, and Ururangi). Part 3 introduces their cousins, Puanga/Puaka, Pūtātara, and Hine-takurua. Fun, practical activities are included.
Ko te whānau o Matariki: Matariki Education Resource 2015 – Part 1
Ko te whānau o Matariki: Matariki Education Resource 2015 – Part 2
Ko te whānau o Matariki: Matariki Education Resource 2015 – Part 3
The Matariki star cluster, 2015. Te Papa