Māori

Learn about the Matariki cluster of seven stars which signals the Māori New Year.

Seven sisters in a Māori village are preparing for the new year by following a tradition of making and flying kites. Watch and see what happens in this story about the Matariki star cluster.

Let's celebrate love, strength, and self-acceptance. Pakipaki, takahia, hurihia, and demonstrate 'I LOVE BEING ME!' Sign and sing along!

Move like animals, dance and freeze! Toro, Takahia, Peke, Rere, Korikori, Hurihuri, Kanikani - kia tau! Sign and sing along!

Learn animal names in NZSL & the Māori alphabet through an exciting and interactive sign and sing-along song.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Matariki Cluster.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Matariki star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Pōhutukawa star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Tupuānuku star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Tupuārangi star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Waitī star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Waitā star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Waipunarangi star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Ururangi star.

This video showcases the Māori concept sign for the Hiwa-i-te-Rangi star.

Learn this Matariki waiata which features the sign names for all the stars. The sheet music, including chords, can be downloaded below.

Discover the meaning of Matariki; this star is identified as the mother of the other stars in the cluster and connects to well-being.

Discover the meaning of Pōhutukawa, a star that connects Matariki to the deceased and is the oldest sibling in the constellation.

Discover the meaning of Tupuānuku; this star is connected to food grown in the ground.

Discover the meaning of Tupuārangi; this star is connected to food that grows above the ground and food that comes from the sky.

Discover the meaning of Waitī; this star is connected to fresh water and all the creatures and food sources that live within rivers, streams and lakes.

Discover the meaning of Waitā; this star is connected to food sources from the ocean.

Discover the meaning of Waipunarangi; this star is connected to rain.

Discover the meaning of Ururangi; this star means ‘the winds of the sky’.

Discover the meaning of Hiwa-i-te-rangi; this star is the youngest sibling in the constellation and is connected to hopes and dreams.

Come and learn this waiata- sign and sing along.

Come and learn this waiata- sign and sing along.

Come and learn this waiata- sign and sing along.

Come and learn this waiata- sign and sing along.

Come and learn this waiata- sign and sing along.

Do you know what this taonga is? Let's protect it together. Sign and sing along!

Do you know what this taonga is? Let's protect it together. Sign and sing along!

Can you jump, run, fly, stamp, climb, walk, clap, dance, hide and sleep? Sign along and find out what else can do these too?

Can you jump, run, fly, stamp, climb, walk, clap, dance, hide and sleep? Sign along and find out what else can do these too.

Say kia ora to your whānau. I wonder how they're feeling? Sign and sign along!

Say kia ora to your whānau. I wonder how they're feeling? Sign along and find out!

Sign along to Matariki and find out what makes this time so special.

Sign along to Matariki and find out what makes this time so special.

Discover the cherished Maori tale of Maui's quest to find his mother. Raised by his mighty uncle, Maui embarks on a journey to uncover his own mother's identity.