Matariki Summery.

 Matariki Today:

In the 21st century, Matariki grew in popularity. People celebrated. In the 1940s it was forgotten. Then it was remembered around 2000.  In 2000 Te Rangi Huata celebrated and 500 people joined him. In 2003 15000 people came. Te Rangi Huata thinks that Matariki is coming more popular, and it is really good to celebrate the Maori culture. Lots of people also think it is really cool, because it brings New Zealanders together.

Maori Kites:

Matariki has also brought back kites, and making them more popular and more fun. Heaps of peoples relatives have started flying kites on Matariki. The kites of Matariki is also a legend, and is cool that people still fly kites on Matariki. Heaps of kids love to fly kites and think and see Matariki. The kites resemble Matariki.

Kai:  

Matariki is when people come together and share Kai. It is a good time to see others and be together. All the people gather some food like: Fish, Meat, and vegetables. Some people will fish, and some will garden. Everyone gives some Kai so, everyone can eat together, laugh and talk. Matariki is a bug gathering for people can see other people and make friends.

Whakapapa:

Matariki is a perfect asking and learning about your whanau and history. It is really good to know and learn who you are, and were you come from. It is important to know who you are related to, and your culture.

Matariki Awnsers.

 Matariki

Q:WHEN IS MATARIKI DUE TO BEGIN IN 2021?

Matariki comes early June or late May, but this year it is on the 24th of June 2021.

Q;WHAT IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE CENTRAL STAR IN THE CLUSTER?

The name of the central star is: Tupu-a-Nuku.

Q;WHY DO YOU THINK MATARIKI LOST ITS SIGNIFICANCE?

I think Matariki has not lost its significance , because it is the Maori new year and heaps of people want to learn and study about Matariki. It is important to learn about the stars and clusters in our universe.

Q:WHAT ARE THE MĀORI STRING PATTERNS KNOWN AS IN TE REO MĀORI?

The patterns are different stories about Matariki and to honour and learn about people who have passed before you.

 Reading Slides.

I think the story was set in the bush in New Zealand. I know they were in the bush because, they hunted Moa and they scavenged for berries. I knew they were in the bush because they were one of the first tribes in New Zealand. Pai and his tribe live of the land and they use natural resources, like, ferns and plants. They hunt animals to survive and use plants in heaps of different ways. The story is based on how they live as the first settlers in New Zealand. Pai (the leader of the group) has a important role, which is to lead and hunt. They eat heaps of Moa because they can use the whole animal. They use the feathers for warmth, and the meat to eat. They have also learned how to garden and grow good veges. Pai has a daughter who dreams a lot, and can imagine pictures. I wonder how big their tribe is and why they decided to come to New Zealand. What do you wonder?