History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast

15 – Matariki

A short little episode about the Maori new year: Matariki!

Links to some of the kites talked about in the episode:
https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/5292/maori-kites

https://teara.govt.nz/en/object/5284/birdman-kite

https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/5293/birdman-kite-1890

https://teara.govt.nz/en/diagram/5294/how-to-make-a-manu-taratahi



3 responses to “15 – Matariki”

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    dragonwarrior07987

    Really amazing site! Your voice and narration is great! Very informative and interesting at the same time! 🙂

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      historyaotearoa

      Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it! 😀

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        dragonwarrior07987

        I am very eager to learn about different cultures and NZ is certainly one of the most fascinating countries. It does have a rich, interesting culture too. I know a few Maori words too.

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