Manawatia a Matariki
Maori New Year
Tēnā koutou katoa
Tautī mai a Hinetakurua
He putunga hua
He putunga hou
Ko te matahi o te tau tēnā
E ara Matariki e
We welcome the maiden of winter, Hinetakurua
She symbolises a time when the land is ripe for harvest
And a time of immense change
The season of first fruits
Today, Whaea Marie Donaldson spoke about Matariki at our Year 9 & 10 year level assembly. Whaea Marie spoke about her understanding that Matariki is part of a collaboration between the sun (Tama nui te rā), the moon (Te Marama) and the stars (ngā whetū) and the importance in understanding the three elements working in partnership to take care of our wellbeing. Matariki is a time of reflection, giving thanks and giving back to the environment. Nō reira, Manawatia a Matariki!