Living by the Maramataka

What did Heeni learn from her koro? pg 24

• Gardening

• Moon phases

• Fishing

• Maramataka

What was the importance of maramataka for the tūpuna when they arrived in Aotearoa? pg 29

• So they knew what day it was

• They had to do the right thing at the right time

• They knew when to fish

• They knew where to hunt

Why is it best to harvest kūmara during ngahuru according to Heeni? pg29

Why did māori catch tuna on days when the moon is only partly lit? pg 29

• The tuna are bigger then

• tuna don't come out when the moon is full because they do not like the bright light.

• they are easier to catch

• there are more at that time

What is the importance of the changing moon according to the text? pg 29

How do people still use maramataka according to Heeni? Select two answers. pg31

• To tell what month it is

• to see what time is best for weeding and digging

• to check how many days until winter

• to see what days are good to fish or go for a dive

What do people use maramataka for? pg 31

What do people near the moana like to eat? pg31

What do Māori believe about loved ones who have died? pg 32

• they are always watching

• they leave for Hawaiiki

• these people become stars and shine down from heaven.

• their spirits return in winter

What is the most important time in all maramataka? pg32

• Bringing people together

• Te Mātahi o te tau (the Māori New Year)

• WInter

• June