Maata Matariki Test Revision

A set of vocabulary flashcards exploring the cultural significance of Irish stew, Māori New Year (Matariki) values, and the meanings of the individual stars in the Matariki cluster.

Matariki (Event)

The Māori New Year; a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.

Irish Stew

A traditional Irish dish passed down through generations that represents heritage, family traditions, and history.

Celebration

The context in which Irish stew is often served, including gatherings and special occasions.

Remembrance

A value associated with Irish stew as it reminds people of family traditions and ancestors.

Manaakitanga

Caring for others; showing kindness and hospitality by sharing Irish stew with guests.

Pōhutukawa

The Matariki star that remembers loved ones who have passed away; it connects to Irish stew through family recipes used to remember ancestors.

Whānau

Family; a value where families often cook and eat Irish stew together to connect.

Tupuānuku

The Matariki star connected to food grown in the ground, such as the potatoes, carrots, and anions found in Irish stew.

Waipuna-ā-Rangi

The Matariki star representing rain and water that falls from the sky.

Ururangi

The Matariki star representing winds and weather.

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

The Matariki star representing hopes, dreams, and wishes for the future.

Tupuārangi

The Matariki star representing food that comes from the sky, such as birds and fruits from trees.

Waiti

The Matariki star representing freshwater and food from rivers, lakes, and streams.

Waitā

The Matariki star representing the ocean and food from the sea.

Matariki hunga nui

A saying used to celebrate Matariki which translates to "Matariki, bring people together."

Mānawatia a Matariki

A phrase meaning "Celebrate Matariki" or "Honour Matariki."

Matariki (Star)

The star within the cluster that represents wellbeing, health, and people gathering together.

Taurus

The constellation (the Bull) that the Matariki cluster is part of.

Hautapu

An outside pot/gas burner to cook food and you traditionally cook waiti, waita, tupuarangi, tupuanuku foods

What’s another Matariki story?

Native American legend (western mono tribes):

A group of wives who loved eating onions, their furious husbands threw them out and they wandered into the sky, becoming stars