Getting started

The principles that underpin these resources, curriculum links, and guidance on relationships with whānau Māori and mana whenua.

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Underpinning principles

Matariki for teachers is underpinned by four principles that support Te Mātaiaho and Te Rautaki o Te Papa | Te Papa Strategy.

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How to use this resource

Create a rich inquiry using Matariki Akonga Nui.

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Whakawhanaungatanga

Guidance on how we can develop respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with mana whenua.

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Matariki Akonga Nui: Matariki for teachers can touch on multiple learning areas: Social Sciences (including ANZ Histories), Sciences, Technology, Drama, Visual Arts, English, and Health & PE, and weaves together Understand-Know-Do from Te Mātaiaho.

Getting started

Underpinning principles

How to use this resource

Whakawhanaungatanga

Curriculum links