One of the most popular is that the star Matariki is the whaea (mother), surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī and Waitā, and Ururangi. Matariki and her daughters journey across the sky each year to visit their tupuna wāhine, Papatūānuku.

Jun 30, 2022 · Waitā is the star associated with the ocean: from the many moods and tides of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa to all the different lifeforms that call it home. Waitā sits below his twin Waitī, who is responsible for freshwater; freshwater always flows down into salt. The ocean holds, and connects, many histories.

Jun 14, 2023 · When they notice Waiti is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua enlist the children's help with planting around the edges of the lake to help keep it healthy. But at night, those sneaky...

The story revolves around the twin stars, Waitī and Waitā, within the context of Matariki, a concept we had been exploring in our classroom. The conservation theme resonated deeply with our students, especially given our proximity to Te Mata Hapuku and Te Roto o Wairewa.

Write your own story involving Waitā, Waitī or patupaiarehe. Plan your characters and plot. Who is in the story? What will happen? Try to include some ‘wow’ words (exciting adjectives, verbs and adverbs). Give your story a title and add an illustration to make it extra appealing. ACTIVITY 5: CREATE A COMIC

Waitī –is connected to fresh water and all of the creatures that live within rivers, streams and lakes. The association Waitī and Matariki have with the creatures of fresh water is reflected in the proverb ‘Ka kitea a Matariki ka rere te korokoro’.

Not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waiti and Waita: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other salt water - the ocean. When they notice Waiti is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua enlist the children's help with planting around the edges of the lake to help keep it healthy.

Feb 13, 2025 · Ka whakahotu ngā tai, ka nui te ika. Regular tides, lots of fish. My name is Waitā. I am the star who is associated with the ocean and the numerous types of food gathered from the sea. Māori used the maramataka (lunar calendar) as a …

Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach ... not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waiti and Waita: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other salt water - the ocean.

May 9, 2017 · Have you heard of different Matariki story? Feel free to leave a comment and tell us! Here's a little more about Matariki.