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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.