Matariki Te Reo Maori Book Softcover

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

Author Biography

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.