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Suzie 8th Jun 2016 Diversional Therapist

Hey everyone, I just checked in to see what everyone else is doing for Matariki and noticed it wasn't on the Calendar. We are making a weekly flavoursome soup to share. Does anyone else have any other ideas?

Talita 10th Jun 2016

Hi Suzie, that sounds like a good one to include for next year - what an interesting event to celebrate!

Morgan 15th Jun 2016 Diversional therapist

we have annual visit from a local kindergarten ...with both partys singing songs together and sharing food... poetry and one to one visiting encouraged... It is mainly driven by teachers and DT as both groups are still new to this new year celebration...

jannette 12th Jun 2017 Diversional Therapist

Hi am also looking for ideas to celebrate Matariki.h

Toni 19th May 2019 Activites Assisiant

Anyone have any ideas on what can done to showcase Matariki please, totally stuck on this one as its new to me .

Carol 11th Jun 2019 Activities Coordinator

We invited the local early childhood centres up to perform the combined KapaHaka they have been practising for the community event

Tania 25th May 2023

Hi, there are so good ideas on Pinterest for Matariki that you may find useful.

June 23rd May 2024 Activities Co-ordinator

Matariki is June 28th - July 2nd this year 2024,
we do exercises to" Macarena" but change words to Oh Matariki that can be found on you tube.
We celebrate with Maori language, Kai {Food) and Waiata (Music) We also learn more about the stars, planting by the moon. Maori dance, Adult colouring Maori pictures. Outings to a Marae. It is a great time in NZ to learn more of the maori culture.

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