Maramataka - Nga Kari

This unique set of learning resources includes Ngā mata o te marama (Lunar Phases) and Ngā marama o te tau (Months of the Year) and has been created to use at home or in learning environments. 

This set of 48 cards includes; 

• Cover Cards & Instructions (2)
• 30 lunar phases - front of card - image & phase, back of card - explanation
• 13 months -  front of card - name, back of card - explanation
• 3 Guide cards, including a reference card

All cards include a blank box at the front for people to edit/ change the names of lunar phases/ months to their own iwi/hapu maramataka.   The Maramataka referenced in this resource is from Te Whānau ā Apanui - however you can edit with the blank box provided on each card. The lunar nights are also numbered for ease of use. 

On the back of the month cards is another blank box that people can record tohu/signs you observe in using the cards.