Educational Resources, Teaching Aids and Teacher Tools

Matariki – Penguin Book

“Tonight we have to go to bed really early,” said Mum. Tomorrow morning we are going to have a surprise.” But what event would be so special to get you up in the middle of a cold New Zealand winter? Matariki is rising and the New Year is on it’s way.By Melanie Drewery Illustrated by Bruce Potter

Includes: Paperback,

Matariki – Sing-a-long book

Matariki – a great book to use during Matariki, which follows a family through a day of Māori New Year celebrations. Learn te reo Māori the easy way with these innovative picture song books. Written by Sharon Holt.

Includes: Singalong CD, a glossary, English translation, guitar chords and a list of activity ideas to extend the book and song into other curriculum areas.

Daniel’s Matariki Feast

Daniel is nervous on his first day at school but throught the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival he learns that it is a time of sharing and beginning new friendships. He learns the true importance of the Māori New Year.

Size: 201 x 255mm, 32 pages colour, paperback

The Little Kiwi’s Matariki

Written & Illustrated by Nikki Slade RobinsonCan you feel it coming?The little Kiwi knows a special time of year is almost here. But will she wake up her friends in time?

Matariki Resource Box – June

MATARIKI RESOURCE BOX SPECIAL – JUNE 2 x REVISED EDITION Together in Love – A Legend of Matariki by Xoë Hall,  2 x A2 Posters,  1 x Matariki Magnetic Legend,  1 x  Days and Months labels in Māori,  1 x Matariki Activities/resource booklet,  1 x Tiki Counting card set. Valued at over $150 for only $100!