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Matariki

By Kirsten Parkinson and Kitty Brown
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How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū! Maumaharatia te onamata Tiakina te taiao Te whakawhanaungatanga... Read More
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Ideas and inspiration to make your Matariki celebrations sparkle.

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How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars!

Maumaharatia: Remembering our past
Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment
Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people

Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū!
Maumaharatia te onamata
Tiakina te taiao
Te whakawhanaungatanga ki ō tātou iwi

Explore the nine stars of Matariki in rich, detailed imagery and bilingual text. Dive into the meanings of the stars and Matariki itself. Encourage whānau to remember, celebrate and reflect at this important time of year.

'The deep knowledge this book shares is precious and important to all of us who call Aotearoa New Zealand home.' - Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991142733

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Board book

Date Published: 09 June 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U Children's NZ

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson (Kāi tahu) are cousins from Ōtepoti Dunedin. They are the co-creators of the popular Reo Pēpi series. With this pukapuka they share some of their whānau Matariki practice and offer ideas and inspiration to make your Matariki sparkle.

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