Matariki 2018

Gearing up for Matariki in the Library

Do you know the nine stars of Matariki?
http://kcc.org.nz/te-iwa-o-matariki-the-nine-stars-of-matariki-promotion/

Students came to the library and made stars for Matariki. We hung them on the library curtains and we think they look pretty cool.

We have a Matariki book display set up in the library.

Matariki

Matariki june 2016

We celebrate Matariki June 6-June 10 in the library this month

Matariki

Pleiades - Matariki in other cultures

A different perspective on Matariki

Sprinkling Stars at Matariki by Ira Mitchell

Pleiades - The Children who Danced into the Sky  - (Native American Indian)

Pleiades - Greek Mythology

Pleiades - significance in other cultures

Seven Sisters - Australia

Matariki 2015

Matariki - June 2015

Matariki - Maori New Year - Te Ara Govt

Matariki - Korero

Matariki - NZ.com

Matariki - Christchurch City Libraries - kids

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The Seven Stars of Matariki (youtube)

Check out the youtube clip above or 

come into the library and scan the QR codes for more

 information and/or view the story on youtube.

Maori Myths and Legends

"We have several books in our library about Maori legends that involve Maui. The versions we have are mainly written by Peter Gossage or Gavin Bishop. We have more books about Maori Legends on order and they should arrive in our library next term. Here are some great booktrailers for you to enjoy". Mrs Chin

How Maui Slowed The Sun.

The Fish of Maui

Legend of Tongariro, Taranaki and Ruapehu

Story of Matariki

                                

                                                          Rona and the Moon

Matariki

Maori New Year - begins June 10 2013

MATARIKI

Matariki facts and figures

Matariki - The Maori New Year

"In the Maori Myths and Legends section of our library you will find 2 books on Matariki." Mrs Chin