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Matariki the Maori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Maori New Year with your family. Matariki is the Maori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.
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By Chin, Renee
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"Who delivers mail to the birds of New Zealand? Join Ruru, the New Zealand native owl, while she delivers the mail to her avian friends like Tui and Piwakawaka at night . Discover which birds are nocturnal and track the Southern Cross constellation as it moves across the night sk...y"--Publisher information.
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Tamarau and his friends share some ideas and activities to celebrate the season of Matariki in the classroom.
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This is a contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that tells the story of how Matariki/the Pleiades star cluster came into being. Recommended for ages 5-9.
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"A fictional retelling of the traditional Matariki story"--Publisher information.
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In this richly illustrated book, Maori scholars and writers share the traditional knowledge passed down the generations by word of mouth. It provides a unique window on the relationship of the people of this land with their environment, as well as the profound knowledge and neces...sary skills they needed to survive here.
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Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho go for a walk through the forest. Join them while they explore, perform actions and sing.
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"There is a bright new star in the winter sky -- Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign (for those unable to see Matariki) that winter and the Mori new year are coming. With themes of friendship, family, Mori tradi...tion and the empowerment of young women"--Publisher information.
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When Grandma and Poua take the children eeling one magical and wild starry night, they discover two stars missing from the Matariki cluster. Have the patupaiarehe been up to mischief again? This hauntingly beautiful debut story by award-winning journalist Miriama Kamo is brought ...to life by family friend and notable artist, Zak Waipara.
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"There is a bright new star in the winter sky -- Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign (for those unable to see Matariki) that winter and the Maori new year are coming. With themes of friendship, family, Maori tra...dition and the empowerment of young women"--Publisher information.
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Tawhirimatea, blow winds blow,
Ra, warm us up with your sunshine glow.
Papatuanuku, we plant seeds in you.
Ua, rain, helps new life come through . . .
Sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. It's our very own
Aotearoa, from fores...t to seashore, dawn light to starry night.
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