Matariki
Sleep over,
Story telling,
As we have fun,
As we gather with whanau,
Talking with whanau,
Having a hakari with friends,
Weaving flax with family,
Happy New year,
Kaimoana.
Matariki sleep over
About the Author: atawhai w
Kia ora my name is Atawhai Walters Herewini Waipuri. I live in two houses. One is in Hikurangi and the other one is in Whananaki. I am ten years old and my birthday is May the 31st 2009.
My mum's name is Helen Herewini and my dad's name is Shaun Waipuri. I have a lot of brothers and sisters one of my brothers and sisters name is Geovane and Charlotte Waipuri.
My favourite food is Sushi and my favourite Restaurant is Jimmy Jacks.
My favourite thing to do is play with the dogs and sometimes the cat. The dogs' names are Lily and Tutu. And the cat’s name is Piko.
My favourite hobbies to do at school are writing, Reading Plus, and buddy reading. I like doing other stuff like that with my friends.
When I grow up I want to be a famous Basketball player or a teacher.
Piko sounds so cute !
The way you care about the Maori language lifts my heart. Also the way you speak about it, the comments you give it; they are all so positive. Love your enthusiasm towards the things you were brought up with.