Matariki quiz
What was the first year that Matariki was celebrated as a public holiday?
One of the stars of Matariki is Waitā. What other star name begins with Wai?
Complete the name of the Professor who has helped to reinforce the special place of Matariki for Māori communities: Professor Matamua.
What iwi does Dr Matamua belong to?
Some places celebrate Puanga v Matariki. What is the Ngāi Tahu version of the word Puanga?
Which of the following words also means ‘mata,’ as in Matariki:
a. motukā b. kanohi c. takurua d. ātaahua
What is the Japanese name for Matariki?
Is Matariki the matua or whaea star of the cluster?
Complete this sentence: when Matariki reappears, you can find it by looking at the southern / western / eastern / northern horizon. (circle one answer)
What season does Matariki occur in?
a. Kōanga b. Raumati c. Ngahuru d. Takurua
Answers:
2022
Waitī
Rangi
Ngāi Tūhoe
Puaka
kanohi
Subaru
whaea
eastern Takurua