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Matariki 2018 teaching resource – English and mātauranga Māori

We have developed two comprehensive teaching resources, one in English and one in mātauranga Māori with reo translation, to support your students’ learning about Matariki in school. 

These resources use our rich online collections so students can explore taonga and their stories, and explore themes of renewal and innovation within Matariki.

  • Education type Education resource
  • Suitable for All age groups but particularly relevant for primary

English

Download the english version of the 2018 Matariki teaching resource (2.46 MB)

Mātauranga Māori with reo translation

Tiki ake te rauemi mā te kaiako mātauranga Māori o Matariki, 2018 (6.8 MB)

Pataka, a Māori food store

Caption

Pataka, 1864, by Major General Horatio Robley. Te Papa (1992-0035-838)

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