Celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year in Aotearoa New Zealand, with this engaging Reading Comprehension Mystery Passage—perfect for classroom use during this special time of reflection, renewal, and celebration. Now recognized as a public holiday, Matariki is a meaningful opportunity for students to explore New Zealand culture, values, and seasonal traditions through critical thinking and literacy.
This Matariki New Zealand Reading Detective Mystery invites students to read closely, answer comprehension questions, and eliminate suspects to solve the case. Designed for New Zealand classrooms, it’s a great way to bring cultural learning and reading skills together.
Suitable for independent work or small groups, this resource supports thoughtful classroom discussions around goal setting, new year resolutions, and the significance of Matariki across Aotearoa.
This Matariki reading activity for New Zealand students is the perfect way to combine cultural education and literacy during the Māori New Year.
Includes:
- Introduction and instruction page
- Suspect line-up
- Matariki reading passage
- Comprehension and open-ended questions
Just print and go—no prep required.
Thank you
Kiwiland Education
