Tāwhirimātea – God of Weather Educational Poster | Māori Legends
Tāwhirimātea – God of Weather
Discover Tāwhirimātea, associated with the winds and weather in Māori tradition, with this colourful educational poster inspired by the stories and landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Designed for children, classrooms and family learning spaces, the poster combines storytelling with weather and nature learning, introducing young learners to Tāwhirimātea while exploring the forces that shape the natural world.
The Many Faces of the Weather
Through illustrated sections, children can explore different weather conditions including:
- The gentle breeze
- Wind
- Rain
- Storms
- Lightning
- Fog and mist
- Rainbows
Each section combines colourful artwork with easy-to-follow information, helping children explore how weather affects the landscapes and environment around them.
What Children Can Discover
The poster introduces:
- Tāwhirimātea in Māori tradition
- Ranginui and Papatūānuku
- Wind, rain, storms and lightning
- Clouds, mist and rainbows
- Weather across Aotearoa
- New Zealand landscapes and wildlife
- Māori words and cultural concepts
- Kaitiakitanga and caring for the natural world
Perfect For
- Primary school classrooms
- Homeschool learning
- Children's bedrooms and playrooms
- School libraries
- Weather and science topics
- New Zealand themed learning
- Māori legends and cultural learning
- Nature and environmental displays
Combining storytelling, culture, weather and science, this poster makes an engaging educational resource as well as colourful children's wall art.
Available Sizes
11 × 17 inches — approx. 28 × 43 cm
16 × 24 inches — approx. 41 × 61 cm
24 × 36 inches — approx. 61 × 91 cm
Please select your preferred size before ordering.
Printed to Order
Your poster is professionally printed to order for a crisp, colourful finish that showcases the illustrations and detail.
Frame not included.
Southern Light Art Co.
Part of our Aotearoa educational collection, celebrating the stories, landscapes, wildlife and natural heritage of New Zealand.