Matariki and Puaka Quiz

What is the English name for the star Puaka?

• Sirius

• Rigel

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

How many stars are most visible in the Matariki cluster?

• 8-10

• 7-9

• 6-8

• 5-7

What does Matariki signify?

• The beginning of spring

• The end of summer

• The start of Māori New Year

• The end of autumn

Which star in the Matariki cluster is connected with the ocean?

• Waipuna-ā-Rangi

• Waitā

• Waitī

• Pōhutukawa

What is the significance of bright, clear Matariki stars?

• Strong winds

• Heavy rainfall

• Warm and successful season

• Cold weather and poor crops

When did Matariki celebrations start to gain public popularity again?

• 2010

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

Which star in the Matariki cluster is connected with granting wishes?

• Ururangi

• Hiwaiterangi

• Tupuārangi

• Tupuānuku

What activities are often included in Matariki celebrations?

• Parades

• Music concerts

• Sports events

• Kai, kōrero, art displays, fireworks

What is the connection of the star Pōhutukawa in the Matariki cluster?

• Fresh water bodies

• The ocean

• The rain

• Those that have passed on

What is the debate around the commercialisation of Matariki?

• Whether it should be a religious event

• Whether it should be celebrated in schools

• Whether businesses should profit from it

• Whether it should be a public holiday