Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters which appears above the horizon in early June signifying the start of the Maori New Year.
New Zealand great Jonah Lomu passed away at the age of 40 on Wednesday. The former rugby winger had been struggling with health problems due to a rare kidney disease ever since retirement.
Exploring some of rich legends surrounding Aotearoa’s mythical Taniwha with your class? This set is bound to provide inspiration for your learning experiences with its range of unique multi coloured creatures! This set contains 45 images (25 colour and 20 blackline) as high quality (300 dpi) PNGs with transparent backgrounds. *PLEASE NOTE: This set of images have all been hand drawn and coloured, and because of this may contain quirks and unevenness in places – this is all part of their unique charm and character! As they are hand drawn, they may not be suitable for including in documents larger than A4/US Letter size. Please ask if you have further questions. IMAGES INCLUDED: : 11 Taniwha faces (all with distinctly different personalities) 14 full bodied Taniwha (in a range of different shapes and colours with different distinguishing features – please look closely at the thumbnails for a peek at all their quirky details!) ******************************************************************* YOU MAY: Get creative with this set for your classroom or own personal use! Use them to create educational resources for sale (small commercial use) Use clip art within your blog, banners and promotional materials. YOU MAY NOT: You may not alter, resell, share or distribute these ‘as is’ images in any form— they need to incorporated into your resource. Use these graphics for commercial teaching products or free items WITHOUT FIRST FLATTENING your documents in PDF form or protected in a way that they cannot be easily copied or extracted. When you purchase Green Grubs Graphics, you are not purchasing the copyright and you cannot claim them as your own. Looking for other Māori Clip Art resources? You might want to have a peek at: Maori Taonga & Artefacts Clip Art. Waka & Hoe/Paddle Clip Art. Rongoa Maori Medicinal Plant Clip Art. ******************************************************************* Customer Tips: Product Format: This download is a ZIP FILE containing forty five 300 dpi high quality images in PNG format with transparent backgrounds. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I appreciate your custom and value your feedback – thank you! Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive e-mail updates about this store. Come and get Grubby with us! Green Grubs Blog Facebook Pinterest Instagram ********************************************************************
Vintage Direct have a comprehensive guide to New Zealand wine and the map above here. Their discussion of pinot noir in New Zealand is an interesting read “New Zealand seems made…
Maori myths and legends permeate life in Aotearoa New Zealand. From creation of its people to the natural world of sea, sky, weather and the land itself.
This listing is for a set of 16 Bull-nosed stair treads made with Legends Cashmere. Each tread is 31″ Wide and 10″ Deep.This is a boxed set. If you have been looking for a great deal on treads now is the time!These are already made and ready to ship. We made them 31″ wide and they fit the standard 10″ deep stair with a 1″ thick or less step. To measure your stair depth, go from the back wall to the tip of the bullnose by looking straight down at the tape measure – do not wrap the tape measure around because we already added enough carpet for the wraparound.
Recommended for lifestyle. Layers of trail heritage merged with urban exploration. A Salomon icon that doesn't need a preface, XT-6 descends from a long lineage of trail legends and has mastered the switch to urban landscapes. XT-6 EXPANSE brings new texture and depth to the family, with plush, heritage-inspired materials superposed through stitched panels and stitched Sensifit construction, for a more layered, retro feel.
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Discover the story of New Zealand through this richly illustrated visual history by award-winning illustrator Gavin Bishop. Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Navigate your way through this beautifully illustrated story of New Zealand. Explore the defining moments of our history, captured by celebrated children's book creator Gavin Bishop, from the Big Bang right through to what might happen tomorrow. Discover Maori legends, layers of meaning and lesser-known facts. A truly special book, Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story deserves a space on every bookshelf, to be taken off and pored over, thumbed and treasured, time and again. A great companion book to Wildlife of Aotearoa - also available. 64 page hard cover
What does it take to be a successful race horse? Learn about the best jockeys with this famous racehorse countdown.
A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Māori myths, in one stunning volume.
The koru is a popular symbol in New Zealand. Here is a set of 4 different templates that can be used in a variety of ways …. you decide! The 4 Templates: ♦ Plain (koru only) ♦ Radiating lines behind koru ♦ Patchwork lines behind koru ♦ Radiating lines with patterns behind koru *** Refer to the images to see examples of all 4. Ideas: ♦ Draw patterns in the background spaces. ♦ Write words in the background spaces (eg ‘all about me’). ♦ Colour using warm/cool colours. ♦ Colour using blending/shading. CLICK HERE to view more of my Art Resources. ********************************************************************** © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources TpT credits Earn TpT credits by providing feedback on this product after you purchase it. These credits can be used to lower the cost of your future purchases. Follow Me Follow me by clicking on the green star next to my store logo. You will receive notifications about upcoming sales in my store, my new products, freebies, etc.
Matariki Bundle for New Zealand Classrooms. Great tool for Bicultural New Zealand. UPDATED to refer to the 9 stars of Matariki Contains 5 resources each of these resources is also available separately Matariki School Journal reading resource 36 pages of level 2-level 4 Connected and School Journal work RESOURCE PACK 50+ pages of resources for children from years 0-8 including reading comprehensions, art activities, games, match up activities and more CHALLENGE CARDS 14 activities for independent research work for your senior primary students. Encourage critical thinking with these ideas. SCAVENGER HUNT 29 page scavenger hunt for Junior Primary and students. Scavenger hunt A: For fluent Junior readers (Turquoise + ).Students write their answers on a star Scavenger hunt B: For fluent Senior readers. Students write their answers onto a flipbook MATCHING CARDS 12 pages Child matches the picture to the description and definition, 8 concepts/topics covered: Matariki Constellation, Celebrations, Winter Solstice, Legends, Remembrance, Planting Crops, Harvest, Kites --- What are others saying about my Matariki resources? - This is one of the best Matariki resources I have seen. Tino ataahua. Nga mihi xox Delsa (Matariki activities) - Great resource! Just what I was looking for! Lisa (Matariki Scavenger Hunt) 134+ pages You can see all my money saving bundles for a variety of topics here.
While in the Queenstown, we did the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungy. It was AWESOME! Read about getting your adrenaline high here.
One of New Zealand's most successful tennis players has fallen through the cracks of sporting history. Madeleine Chapman tells the story of Ruia Morrison, Wimbledon quarter finalist.
This book cover is illustrated by the author, Mere Whaanga, who retells the story of the seven whales. Ngāi Tahu Matawhāiti, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Kahungunu, believe that the seven hills still clearly visible near Whakakī Lagoon, east of Wairoa, were ...
Kids loving learning about myths and legends from around the world. The stories are big, bold, exciting and stretch the imagination! In this blog post, I
Religion in Hawaii. The Hawaiians believed that numerous spirits filled all of nature, including the ocean, the sky, and the earth itself. They personified those spirits in deities who controlled v…
Don't look like a muppet when you arrive in New Zealand. Learn some kiwi slang words and you'll be up there with the bloody legends - It's a Drama
With its white lines on a black background representing diverse natural elements, New Zealand is an enigmatic design; wear a pair and feel the connection with the natural surroundings.
Meet Joan Wiffen, a super-determined, self-taught palaeontologist, and join her on the hunt for the fossils that will prove New Zealand once had dinosaurs.
Here are 11 fascinating stories that will introduce you to New Zealand Mori myths and legends.
