99 Ideas for Activities by the
Water around Aotearoa New Zealand RACHEL HAYDON Illustrated by PIPPA KEEL
THIS BOOK BELONGS TO HE PUKAPUKA TĒNEI NĀ Ingoa | Name: Tau | Age:
CONTENTS WORLDS
WILDLIFE
page 13
page 43
WAI
page 153
page 75
CONNECTION
page 101 Answers
NATURE’S GIFTS
page 127
Finding out more
page 161
Thank you
page 173
MATERIALS
As well as friends and whānau, a few bits and pieces from around the house are needed for some of the activities in this book. It’s OK if you don’t have everything on this list – if you need to, you can improvise or find alternatives that work for you. When you use some of the things listed here – such as scissors – you may need the help of a grown-up. Make sure you ask for help when you need it.
FROM NATURE
• Feathers
ART & CRAFT
• Eraser • Glue
• Modelling clay
• Old magazines or newspapers • Paints and paintbrushes • Paper
• Pens and pencils • Rope or string
• Harakeke (flax) strands • Mud or clay • Plants • Seeds
• Sand, pebbles, stones, gravel, rocks • Shells
• Twigs, sticks, logs, driftwood • Water
• Ruler
• Scissors
RECYCLED MATERIALS
• Big yoghurt containers • Cans, plastic bottles, tubs, small containers • Small jars with lids
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BITS AND BOBS
• Binoculars • Camera
FROM THE KITCHEN
• First-aid kit
• Aluminium foil
• Hand sanitiser
• Baster
• Magnifying glass or hand lens
• Bowls or containers
• Reusable work or garden gloves
• Eggs
• Reusable water bottles
• Food colourings (blue and yellow)
• Rubbish bags
• Shallow tray (at least 3cm deep) to put creatures in
• Plastic wrap • Salt
• Snacks!
• Spoons (to be able to look at individual minibeasts closely) • Strong rubber bands
• Thermos for some hot chocolate (for night activities)
• Shovel or spade
• Small net (fine mesh) • Torch
• Toys such as blocks, figurines, bath toys, small cars
FOR YOU, WHEN YOU’RE OUTSIDE
• Blankets
• Covered shoes or boots • Gumboots
• Insect repellent • Raincoat
• Sunscreen and hat • Warm clothing
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WORLDS
Areas, habitats, ecosystems — the spaces in which all life, physical and spiritual, exists.
MARAMATAKA
The Maramataka (meaning ‘everything under the influence of the moon’ or ‘moon turning’) is the Māori lunar (moon) calendar. The lunar calendar year is twelve or thirteen months, depending on the iwi (tribe).
NOTE Have a look at Te Papa s website to find lots of information about Maramataka (see page 170)
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As the phases of the moon change gradually each day of each lunar month, it can be better or worse to do certain activities. The Maramataka helps people to decide when to do certain activities such as fishing. Can you find out the answers to these questions? 1. What is Rākaunui?
2. Why is it not a good idea to catch eels on Rākaunui?
3. What might be caught on Mahuru?
4. What month is Whiringa-ā-nuku?
5. What are the takeke/piper (Hyporhamphus ihi) doing in Whiringa-ā-nuku?
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6. Why would the kahawai be interested in what takeke / piper are doing?
7. What is ‘ngā tama korowhiti a Tangaroa’?
8. Why would kingfish like ‘ngā tama korowhiti a Tangaroa’?
You can check your answers on page 154.
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NGĀ TOHU / SIGNS OF THE TIME
The Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) is grounded in tohu (signs) seen in nature, mostly in three areas. Can you find out the English translation of the te reo Māori words for these areas below? Tohu o te whenua Tohu o te rangi Tohu o te moana You can check your answers on page 154.
TOHU IN THE SEASONS?
Visit one of your favourite ‘beaches’ in each of the four seasons. What tohu do you see in nature around you in each season? Kōanga (Spring)
Raumati (Summer)
Ngahuru (Autumn)
Takurua/Hōtoke (Winter)
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Here are some other examples. Can you try to match one to each season. You can check your answers on page 154.
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NGĀ ATUA
The relationship between Māori and the environment, and all living things, is based on whakapapa (ancestry). People are related to and come from the natural environment, and atua are ancestors who continue to influence both. Part of the Māori creation story tells of the separation of Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatūānuku (the Earth mother), who were locked in an eternal embrace. Their children were trapped between them in eternal darkness and decided to try to separate their parents. The children (except Tāwhirimātea, who refused) tried and failed to separate them. Then Tāne-mahuta used his legs to push the sky apart from the Earth to free himself and his siblings. These children, once freed, became responsible for ruling over different specific areas and realms, such as freshwater, fish, cultivated foods or wind. Find out more about these atua and the connections they have to the natural world: Tāwhirimātea Rūaumoko / Rūaimoko Hinemoana Maru Hine-Parawhenuamea Hinepūkohurangi You can check your answers on page 154.
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HE TIROHANGA ANŌ / ANOTHER VIEW
Te ao Māori gives a different perspective of viewing natural environments with important atua that represent, or rather are, the environments. In te ao Māori the natural and supernatural worlds are one. When viewing different nature, different environments and living things, Māori will see these atua as part of what they are looking at. What atua might you be seeing when you look at:
THE FOREST
THE OCEAN
THE MOON
THE SUN
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BEAUTIFUL BEAKS
Look at the beautiful seabirds and waterfowl on these pages. Now look at their beaks and how they are different. Describe the shape of the beaks shown here and find out what each bird eats with them. You can check your answers on pages 155–56.
CHALLENGE Why do you think they might have differentshaped beaks? (Phalacrocorax varius varius)
(Himantopus novaezelandiae)
(Poliocephalus rufopectus)
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(Anas chlorotis)
(Morus serrator)
(Charadrius obscurus) (Porphyrio melanotus)
(Chlidonias albostriatus)
(Diomedea sanfordi)
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SEASIDE SEARCH AND FIND
Can you find these fourteen items in this seaside scene?
You can check your answers on page 157. 82
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MAKING A CAMOUFLAGE CRAB
Pāpaka huna / camouflage crabs (Notomithrax genus), or decorator crabs, are incredible crabs that live on rocky shores. You might be super lucky and see one in a rock pool! They have stiff hairs all over the top of their body and legs that act like Velcro. The crab grabs something such as seaweed and simply hooks it on! The decorations help camouflage these slow-moving crabs. They might even have small animals such as worms and sponges growing on them, too! So have a look around you on the beach. What could be used as camouflage if you were a camouflage crab? Have a go at camouflaging the pāpaka huna below.
FACT All crabs need to shed their shells to grow Camouflage crabs can even remove their decorations and attach them to their new shell as it grows and hardens
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FANTASTICAL TAILS AND LEGS
You might have tried turning your friend or whānau member into a mermaid before by covering their legs with sand and making a tail. But what else could you try? Octopus tentacles? Crab legs? Seahorse tail? Webbed feet? Take some pictures of your funny creations!
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RIVERSIDE BINGO
How many of these things can you spot on your riverside walk? This is a great game to play with friends or whānau. Cross off each box as you find them and see who can get a whole line (up or down) or even a full house (all crossed off) first. Don’t forget to say ‘Bingo!’
TIP Cross these off in pencil so you can erase them and play again! 144
SEASIDE BINGO
How many of these things can you spot on your seaside walk? This is a great game to play with friends or whānau. Cross off each box as you find them and see who can get a whole line (up or down) or even a full house (all crossed off) first. Don’t forget to say ‘Bingo!’
HINT You can also use the guides listed on page 171 under In the Zone - Zonation! (with a grown up s help if needed) to identify what you ve got
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THE BEACH ACTIVITY BOOK: 99 IDEAS FORACTIVITIES BY THE WATER AROUND AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND Rachel Haydon, illustrated by Pippa Keel RRP: $35 ISBN: 978-1-99-116551-0 PUBLISHED: January 2024 PAGE EXTENT: 176 pages FORMAT: Limpbound SIZE: 270 x 200 mm FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/about/te-papa-press/contact-te-papa-press
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99 Ideas for Activities by the
Water around Aotearoa New Zealand
RACHEL HAYDON
Illustrated by PIPPA KEEL 12/10/23 11:09 AM