Mānawatia a Matariki by weaving your own whetū!
Follow along with Kim Kearney, author of The Lost Words, to create some special crafts.
Make up nine whetū to create your own Matariki constellation.
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Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori.
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