Celebrating Matariki in general practice

We've pulled together a collection of resources (linked below) to assist us on our Matariki journey.

• Te Arawhiti has published a resource to celebrate and educate readers about the traditions and cultural importance of Matariki. This booklet, featuring karakia written by Tā Pou Temara and Professor Rangi Matamua, equips us with the relevant knowledge to understand the traditions of Matariki, while reflecting and cementing Matariki as an integral part of our society – to be enjoyed, not only by Māori and Indigenous communities, but by Aotearoa New Zealand as a whole. There is a digital and printable version of the booklet and individual posters you can download.
• Learn about Matariki through fun kids’ activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki. This could be great to share with staff and patients alike.
• The Mānawatia a Matariki tohu is a copyrighted work which was commissioned by Te Arawhiti and designed by Extended Whānau. ‍
  The official Matariki public holiday logo is available for everyone to use for non-commercial use.
• Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is providing several free online resources for whānau, schools, and organisations. We hope they will not only help people understand more about Matariki but also provide guidance for those eager to observe, commemorate, and celebrate at this special time.
• Each of the whetū (stars) in the cluster is intrinsically connected, and they’re individually named and defined with a purpose. Read more about each star in the Matariki cluster on the Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau (Auckland University of Technology) website (linked below).