Mānawatia a Matariki - What is Matariki and why it is important in Aotearoa New Zealand

This Easy Read document explains why Matariki is important in Aotearoa.

The document tells you about things like:

  • what the Matariki and Puanga stars are
  • when and how people celebrate Matariki
  • the 9 stars of Matariki and what they mean
  • ways to remember the past and look to the future
  • how to say Mānawatia a Matariki to wish someone well
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