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Matariki

Mānawatia a Matariki

Learning areas and strands

Mātauranga Māori, Social sciences, Science, English

Education type

Education visit

Duration

45–60 minutes

Suitable for

ECE, Primary Y1-2,

Next available

Term 2, Week 7–10, 2023 (from 5 Jun)

Cost

$3 per student

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Join our educators for an interactive exploration of the nine whetū of Matariki that mark our new year and the many connection to the world around us.

Tamariki will:

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

  • Listen to stories about Matariki

  • Engage with our Matariki special handling collection

  • Share, connect and respond to their own Matariki ideas. 

Our 2026 Matariki learning programme has two variations with structures and content to best match the age level of students. Please see booking Matariki (Primary, Secondary) if you would like to book for your Years 3-13 class instead.

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