The seven kites of Matariki

New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: A fictional retelling of the traditional Matariki story. (Publisher)

The little Kiwi's Matariki

Summary: Can you feel it coming? The little kiwi knows a special time of year is almost here. But will she wake up her friends in time? (Back cover)

Daniel's Matariki Feast

New Zealand authors; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Daniel is nervous on his first day at school but through the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival he learns that it is a time of remembering, of sharing and beginning new friendships. He learns the true importance of Maori New Year

The Seven Stars of Matariki

Other Title: 7 stars of Matariki
Summary: When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth that celebrates Matariki. Includes brief factual information about Matariki
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Published simultaneously in Maori

Rahui

This has been processed and is in the Teacher Resource Library - Social Studies - Box 1

Summary: This picture book is about cousins' holidays in a rural Maori community having adventures and fun together - playing in the bush, riding horses, fishing, eeling and swimming at the beach. During the holiday, a death leads to a rahui being placed on the beach. After a year, the rahui is lifted, and they return to the beach full of life and with their cousin in their hearts. (Publisher)
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Published simultaneously in Maori