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Matariki words in Māori

5 Māori words and phrases, each with its meaning and a real sentence that uses it. Each one has its own page with its reading and where to read it in a story.

1. Matariki

   Matariki / Pleiades star cluster

   E tatari ana tātou ki a Matariki.

   We're waiting for Matariki.

2. te whetū

   the star

   Kei te tīaho te whetū nei ki runga i te pae maunga.

   This star is shining brightly above the mountain range.

3. Puanga

   Rigel (a bright star)

   E whakanui ana ētahi iwi i a Puanga.

   Some iwi celebrate Puanga.

4. Te Tau Hou Māori

   the Māori New Year

   He wā motuhake Te Tau Hou Māori hei huihui tahi me te whānau.

   The Māori New Year is a special time to gather together with family.

5. te tau hou

   the new year

   Kei te tuhituhi a Manu i ana tūmanako mō te tau hou.

   Manu is writing his hopes for the new year.