The constellation of Matariki, it’s layout and naming mirror the Māori view of the world. The cluster of stars is viewed by some iwi as a whānau with each star’s name connecting to the natural world; fresh water, salt water, food from the ground and from the air etc. The structure clearly demonstrates the relationship that were important to Māori and iwi.
Each poster contains ideas for learning through play or activities relating to a different Matariki star.