The Māori kite is known as Manu tukutuku or Manu aute. Manu means both kite and bird, and the
word tukutuku refers to the winding out of the line as the kite ascends. Kites
were also known as pākau, a name for the wing of a bird. Ancient Maori kite flying tradition have a
highly symbolic connection to Matariki.
Today we made our own
Matariki Kites and flew them to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year. It was a great day for kite flying, we were
pleased that Tauwhirimatea was out on this lovely Winter’s day.
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