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Never wonder about tonight's lunar phase again! This interactive desktop calendar is your everyday guide to understanding how we measure time in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What Makes This Special
This isn't just another calendar - it's an evergreen learning resource that bridges traditional Māori knowledge with modern life. The bilingual flip chart design reflects the origins of different time systems: solar calendar terms appear in both languages (acknowledging their non-Māori origins), while the lunar cards showcase kupu Māori prominently, honoring the maramataka as an authentic Māori system.
Perfect for Learning & Daily Use
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Compact Design: Half the width of A4, fits perfectly on any desk
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Easy Setup: Arrives flat-pack, simply unfold and stand
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Complete Guide: Instruction table on inside cover, plus detailed blog resources
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Customizable: Blank spaces on each card for your hapū/iwi variations
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Built to Last: 350gsm cards designed for years of daily flipping
Ideal For
- Reception desks and offices
- Classrooms and learning spaces
- Anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori
- Sustainable alternative to single-use calendars
What is Wātaka?
While wātaka translates as "calendar," it traditionally encompasses everything moving through time. Māori recognized four interconnected systems: lunar (moon), solar (sun), stellar (stars), and tidal (water). This Version 1.0 focuses on lunar and solar systems - a meaningful start toward honoring these traditional ways of understanding time.
Handcrafted Quality
Made in New Zealand with care and attention to detail. Each flip card is individually cut and spiral-bound by hand, making every calendar unique. Minor variations are part of the handmade charm - significant issues are covered by our replacement guarantee.
Gentle Use Recommended: Unlike single-page calendars, this multi-card design works best with careful, one-card-at-a-time flipping to ensure longevity.
An educational, sustainable resource that grows with your understanding. Better for the environment, better for your budget, better for connecting with traditional knowledge.
What is a Wātaka?
Wātaka is translated as calendar, but most commonly referred to as everything that is moving in time. Traditionally Māori had a very deep appreciation of this, and would look not just to the moon (lunar calendar), but also the sun (solar calendar), stars (stellar calendar) and the water tides (tidal calendar)
I have named this resource Wātaka in the knowledge it does not cover all four of the systems, but is a start towards creating something that will, hopefully by version 2.0 I can figure it out - but this is a start and version 1.0 that I think is still a very helpful learning resource! I welcome feedback and suggestions for version 2.0!
