Kupu Hou:
Matariki- Maori New Year
Whanau- family
Iwi-tribe
Kai-food
Hakari-feast
Hangi-earth oven
Maramataka- Maori calendar
Korero- to speak
Whakapapa-genealogy
Purakau-story
Whanaungatanga-connections
Moemoea-to dream
Takitahi-individual
Takitini-collective
Wetereo:
Ahea a matariki- When is matariki?
Ko Hune te marama o Matariki- June is the month for Matariki.
He aha o Matariki?- What is Matariki?
He tau hou o te ao Maori- The Maori New Year.
He aha tau moemoea- What is your dream?
He *insert* taku moemoea- My dream is…
Ko wai a Matariki?- Who is Matariki?
Ko Matariki tetahi whetu- Matariki is a star.
Manawatia A Matariki- Celebrate Matariki.
What is the origin of Matariki?
Tawhirimatea ripped his eyes out and he threw them up in the air of Matariki.
Ko wai a Hiwa-i-te-rangi?
Who is Hiwa-i-te-rangi?
- Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the youngest star in the Matariki
- She is bright and shiny
- She is the star of prayers
- She is the first star that you see in the night
- The God Of Wishing.
- She is also the golden star
- She is the star who asked for food.