Matariki and the six sisters - story by Ngāti Toa Rangatira

[@marama7448]

I'm just reading Matariki by Rangi Matamua and loving the rich history of Matariki and really enjoyed listening to this!

[@pearlsnowden2531]

I have found this very valuable for my students in learning about Matariki on a deeper level. Nga mihi :)

[@JonathonHagger]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful resource.

[@katrinaadams2371]

Wonderful story, it has given me a deeper understanding. Love how it links..

[@destinehaeatakuku3442]

Mihi atu Te Waari, Yes will use this for Matariki Day at OC College for Yr 7&8's

[@tamaalesamoa8463]

Awesome interpretation

[@antjetautkus5506]

🌏❤👍

[@tamaalesamoa8463]

According to Ngāti Toa, how did Mataarki come to be?

[@makiel5366]

The twin sister of tawhirimatea that was cast to the heavens, protected by her father Ranginui till she returned to earth to visit her mother papatuanuku the tohu of New beginning.

[@____________3321]

Does Ngati toa know who Pohutukawa is? Or Hiwaiterangi?

[@bonefishy5558]

@@noanoa1969 stop being so toxic. He/she was just asking a question.

[@casperkeenan38]

Olly Melhuish you r a goat

[@casperkeenan38]

Controller player

[@bonefishy5558]

Casper Keenan not sure. That’s a good thing or bad thing

[@____________3321]

@@noanoa1969 woah calm down sole! You didn't even answer my question.

[@DW_Kiwi]

Should have gone to Specsavers. "Seven sisters"!!

[@okohiaj]

This story says Matariki is the mother, and the other six are her daughters, the "six sisters". Other Iwi believe there are 9 stars. Another story is that the name "Matariki" is short for "Nga *Mata* o te *Ariki* Tawhirimatea" (the eyes of Tawhirimatea). Tawhiri was so angry when his siblings separated their parents, Rangi and Papa, that he tore out his eyes and cast them into the sky.

[@casperkeenan38]

Hello classsssssssssss

[@casperkeenan38]

Lėtß gø

[@CBRRX2]

Kia ora

[@losalinefolau7929]

I go to Chaucer school in Auckland blockhouse bay

[@silita6193]

Si made

[@spyxpd3943]

Zzoye

[@tyrellwiparata8184]

7 sisters ning nong

[@Mullet-head09]

I am watching this only for school LMAO

[@spyxpd3943]

Lol