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The mother of the eight stars, Matariki is connected to health and wellbeing. Have fun decorating Matariki with pens or paints, and gems and learning about the Matariki Cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatariki Wand (15.5 x 8cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick on gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint or felt tip pens (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Christchurch, with artwork by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iamhuia.com\"\u003eHuia Hamon.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall parts - not suitable for children under 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Christchurch, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eHuia Hamon (Ngāti Porou) is an artist\/illustrator\/painter and an award-winning singer\/producer based in Titrangi, Aotearoa aka New Zealand. Inspired by living nature, the naghere (forest) and her lineages, Huia hopes her artwork encourages tamariki to keep discovering and learning about the world around us. \u003ca href=\"www.iamhuia.com\"\u003ewww.iamhuia.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Make Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49394379751738,"sku":"0767062157171","price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0286\/8026\/files\/InCollage_20240502_093556388.jpg?v=1770770722"},{"product_id":"matariki-necklace","title":"Matariki Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Matariki necklace is so simple and fun to decorate and create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfect for celebrating Matariki and features the mother of the stars who is connected to health and well being. 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