Here are some teaching resources for Matariki to deepen learning for tamariki (children), kaiako (teachers), and whanau (family) in the classroom, ece, or homeschool setting.
We embrace this opportunity to learn of te Ao Māori at any time, and during Matariki learning can be especially meaningful.
Matariki teaching resources 2026:
OFFICIAL MATARIKI WEBSITE
This official website provides Matariki learning resources including the themes or values of Matariki, karakia, information on each of the stars.
Download Matariki resources from www.matariki.com >>
LIVING BY THE STARS
Matariki information and resources including calendars and astronomy books that expand on maramataka (lunar calendar) knowledge to explain how the stars and seasons were charted, giving name to Māori months of the year. Insightful kōrero from matua Rangi Matamua.
View website www.livingbythesrars.co.nz >>
TE PAPA MUSEUM
These Matariki resources from Te Papa include information on the star cluster and activity booklet for kids.
Te Papa Matariki resources >>
SEASONAL MARAMATAKA FOR KIDS
View seasonal marakataka resource >>
MATARIKI AND THE MARAMATAKA
This audio presentation by Dr Rangi Mātāmua explains the relationship between Matariki, Maori astrology and and the maramataka.
View website and audio file >>
TE WANAGA O AOTEAROA
A hub of resources and activities about Matariki.
View website www.twoa.ac.nz >>
MATARIKI ACTIVITY BOOK
Specifically designed to celebrate Matariki with children, and perfect for the classroom.
This 67 page resource Includes:
– crafts
– posters
– learning resources
– colouring
– Māori games
– Māori waiata
– pepeha templates
– recipes to share
– weaving
– instant download / print!
MATARIKI 2026
A collection of Information and resources about Matariki.
View website www.matariki.co.nz >>
TKI MATARIKI TEACHING RESOURCES
Matariki teaching resources following the NZ teaching Curriculum
View website www.nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz >>
CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY LEARNING PACK
A learning resource pack for primary teachers.
View Christchurch Library’s teacher resource >>
WHAT ARE PUANGA AND MATARIKI?
An explanation of the relationship between Puanga and Matariki from NZ Metservice.
View website www.metservice.com >>
ANIMATED MATARIKI STORY (VIDEO)
An animated video about why we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year.
View Matariki video >>
MATARIKI SAND ART STORY (VIDEO)
Sand art video telling one of many Matariki stories.
View Matariki sand art video >>
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MATARIKI + MARAMATAKA COMBO!
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PERFECT FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING!
COMBO INCLUDES –
Seasonal Maramataka:
- Perpetual calendar with NZ Seasons and te reo Māori days, months.
- Free printable flashcards + pronunciation resources included.
- Great for easy daily morning learning!
Matariki Activity Book:
- 67 pages of Matariki Crafts, Recipes, Māori games, Waiata, Pepeha, colouring, posters and more.
- Instant download, print what you need, when you need!
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Matariki + Maramataka Bundle
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More resources you’d like to know about:
MATARIKI CELEBRATION IDEAS – Here are some Matariki celebration ideas to do to create meaning and tradition with tamariki and whanau.
MAORI DAYS OF THE WEEK RESOURCE – This FREE te reo Māori Seasons, Months & Days of the Week printable for teachers that explains further the Maori units of time.
MARAMATAKA RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS (+ discount) – Teach tamariki about te reo Maori calendar, the maramataka, with this Maramataka calendar for kids. Use the code: ‘ WELCOME ‘ to get it for $26!
MAORI DAYS / MONTHS / SEASONS FLASHCARD RESOURCE – This flashcard resource can be printed, cut and laminated for daily class use. Comes free with the maramataka calendar for kids.
NATURE HUNTS IN TE REO (+ ENGLISH) – Seasonal nature hunts for NZ primary kids, ECE, outside learning, forest school. Learn te reo kupu (words) as you hunt.
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