Matariki

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Learning areas and strands

Mātauranga Māori, English, The Arts, Science, Social Studies

Education type

Education visit

Duration

ECE, Years 1–2 (45–60min)
Primary and Secondary Schools (60–90min)

Suitable for

ECE, Years 1–13

Cost

Programme is free for terms 2 and 3, 2025

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Join our educators for an exploration of the nine whetū of Matariki that mark our new year and explore the physical Te Papa Matariki hub on our marae, Rongomaraeroa.

Ākonga will

learn about the nine whetū of the Matariki cluster and their domains.
explore Te Papa to discover and learn about taonga that connect to each of the nine whetū of Matariki.
learn about the whetū Puanga that is also observed to mark the new year.
develop their understanding around hauora and why this is important during Matariki.

Note:

Our 2025 Matariki Programme has two variations with structures and content to best match the age level of students, so please ensure you are correctly indicating year levels when booking:

ECE, Years 1–2
Primary and Secondary Schools

A decorative star with the words "Hiwa-I-Te-Rangi: Star of Our Hopes and Aspirations" written on it

Matariki Whānau Day, 2022. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (206981)

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