Matariki

What is Matariki?

• A traditional Māori dance.

• A star cluster that rises in mid-winter.

• A type of traditional Māori food.

• A specific mountain range in New Zealand.

In Māori tradition, what do the stars Waitī and Waitā in the Matariki cluster represent?

• The land and the sky.

• The rain and the wind.

• Freshwater and the ocean.

• Memories of loved ones and aspirations.

What was the traditional significance of winter for the Māori people?

• A time for gathering food and working.

• A time for scholarship and reflection.

• A time for engaging in large-scale battles.

• A time for preparing gardens for planting.

How did Māori traditionally use the stars like Matariki and Puanga?

• To navigate long ocean voyages.

• To predict the upcoming year's harvest and weather.

• To determine the best time for tribal gatherings.

• To identify new sources of fresh water.

What is Matariki now officially recognized as in Aotearoa/New Zealand?

• A traditional Māori ceremony

• An official national holiday

• A star cluster

• A cultural festival