Matariki – Māori New Year | The Nine Stars Educational Poster

Matariki – Māori New Year | The Nine Stars Educational Poster

£13.66

Matariki – Māori New Year | The Nine Stars Educational Poster

Celebrate and learn about Matariki, the Māori New Year, with this richly illustrated educational poster inspired by the night skies, traditions and landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Designed for children, classrooms and family learning spaces, the poster introduces the nine stars of Matariki and explores themes including remembrance, gratitude, whānau, nature, food and hopes for the year ahead.

The Nine Stars of Matariki

The poster introduces:

Matariki – Health, wellbeing and reflection
Pōhutukawa – Remembering those who have passed
Tupuānuku – Food grown in the soil
Tupuārangi – Food and life found in trees
Waitī – Freshwater and the life within it
Waitā – The ocean and food gathered from the sea
Waipunarangi – Rain and water from the sky
Ururangi – Wind and changing weather
Hiwa-i-te-rangi – Hopes, wishes and aspirations for the coming year

Each star has its own illustrated section, helping children explore the connections between Matariki, whānau and the natural world.

What Children Can Discover

This educational poster introduces children to:

The nine stars of Matariki and their meanings
When Matariki appears
Māori New Year traditions
Whānau and community
Remembrance and reflection
Gratitude and sharing kai
Hopes and goals for the year ahead
Caring for the environment
Aotearoa New Zealand and its night skies

Perfect For

Primary school classrooms
Homeschool learning
Matariki classroom displays
Children's bedrooms and playrooms
School libraries and learning spaces
New Zealand cultural and geography topics

With its deep starry-blue artwork, New Zealand imagery and easy-to-follow information, it's designed to be both an attractive piece of wall art and an engaging learning resource.