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