Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
$34.99 NZD
Category: NZ Fiction
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
Dinner With Grandpa by Gillian Torckler
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Every Friday night the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story about togetherness, celebration, and coping with loss and change.
Card LD Matariki
$6.50 NZD
Category: Other Cards
A lovely card for those who celebrate Matariki.
How My Koro Became a Star (Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro Te Reo Pākēha Edition PB) by Brianne Te Paa
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so t ...Show more
The Astromancer: The Rising of Matariki (Te Kо̄kо̄rangi: Te Aranga o Matariki English Edition) by Witi Ihimaera; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
$25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds
The Astromancer is looking for four new apprentices to learn about Matariki and the Maramataka calendar. She chooses three boys and an orphan girl, Aria, who will come only if she can bring her smelly dog. Aria, though, is bored by the lessons, and she doesn't want to be told what to do. But these are d ...Show more
Twinkle Twinkle Matariki by Rebecca Larsen
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho want to fly very high. Join them as they blast off to explore the nine stars of Matariki.
Matariki by Kitty Brown, Kirsten Parkinson
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Ideas and inspiration to make your Matariki celebrations sparkle. 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 pehea tatou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia nga ...Show more
Matariki The Maori New Year by Libby Hakaraia
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
This book is an introduction to the star group Matariki. Known in other cultures by names including the Pleiades and the Seven Sisters, Matariki featured strongly in pre-European New Zealand. It marked the beginning of the Māori calendar, and its rising before the sun in late May or early June was gree ...Show more
Te Kokorangi ( Te Kо̄kо̄rangi ): Te Aranga o Matariki (The Astromancer: The Rising of Matariki - Te Reo Māori Edition) by Witi Ihimaera, Hēni Jacob; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
$25.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Māori
E kimi ana a Te Kokorangi i etahi pia hou tokowha hei ako i nga korero o Matariki me te maramataka. Kowhiria ana etahi tama tokotoru, me tetahi kotiro, he pani, ko Aria te ingoa. Tohe ana a Aria kia haere ano ko tana kuri haunga i tona taha. Ka ahua hoha a Aria i nga akoranga, kaore hoki ia e pai kia to ...Show more
Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro (How My Koro Became a Star Te Reo Māori edition) by Brianne Te Paa
$21.99 NZD
Category: Te Reo Māori
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so t ...Show more
Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map by Kat Quin
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Flit the Fantail
Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation. ...Show more
Te Ki Taurangi a Puanga: He purakau Matariki by Ngaere Roberts
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
There is a bright new star in the winter sky - Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Maori new year are coming. A new addition to Scholastic's popular Matariki range, this time intro ...Show more