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 MATARIKI, MAORI NEW YEAR - Questions

1. How did Papatuanuku, and Ranginui become separated?

It happened when the mighty tane mahuta laid down on his back, pressed hard against his mother, pushed his feet up in the air against his father and tore them apart.

2. Where does the name Matariki come from?

Matariki is the maori name for the Pleiades star cluster.

3. What time of the year does Matariki happen?

             In the Māori language, Matariki is both the name of the Pleiades star cluster and also of the season of its first rising in late June or early July.

4. What part of the sky does Matariki appear in?

Matariki is found low on the horizon in the north east of the sky.

 

5. What does the article say Matariki is time for?

This marks the beginning of an important time of year: the Māori New Year. This is a time for coming together with whānau

6. What do these Te Reo Maori words mean?

WORD	DEFINITION
whānau	Family
tupuna	Grandfather
rongoā	Medicine
waiata	Song
mokopuna	Grandchildren

7. Name each of the seven stars that make up the Matariki star cluster.

Waiti, Waita, Waipuna Rangi, Tapuanuku, Tupuarangi, Ururangi E, and Matariki

1. What are the lessons we learn from each of them?

I learnt that….

Whilst spending time with their kuia, they also learn new skills and gain new knowledge from her, which they guard and pass on to others.

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