Showing posts with label Matariki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matariki. Show all posts

Matariki Books in our Library!

Head down to the library and check out some new books we have about Matariki.

We have two copies of - Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories, by Miriama Kamo and Rangi Matamua.  This is such and impressive book!'

'A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Maori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands to the Americas, Europe and Africa. This beautifully illustrated collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.'







Books for Matariki....

Matariki takes place on 18th June 2015.  On the Christchurch City Libraries web site is a list of events to celebrate Matariki.

Some classes at Rāwhiti School went and visited the New Brighton Library to learn more about Matariki.

Want to know more about Matariki constellations click here.




Matariki

We have some books on display for Matariki - the Māori New Year.

Celebrate Matariki at the marae. Tuesday 8th and 15th June, Thursday 10th and 17th June, 5.30 - 8 pm.

For more info click here.