Hollie Allen Year 13 Marlborough Girls College
My rock is about the ocean, which is of significant importance to the Maori people. It also celebrates Matariki week, which is the seven stars and the sea. The picture is of a Maori Girl on a boat travelling the seas and reaching for the stars of Matariki.

Jackie Beattie "Untitled" Year 13 Marlborough Girls College

In my rock painting for Matariki, I incorporated the scenic views of Fox Glacier and the constellation of Matariki. The mountains are pointing upwards as if they are reaching for the stars. To me, this resembles my goals and aspirations to achieve highly in the new year, as it marks a new beginning. This is what Matariki means to me.

Madison Curtis "Untitled" Year 12 Nayland College
This design is meant to represent the meaning of Matariki, with a bit of māori design and stars in the back make it about how two and two can come together

River Day 'untitled' Year 12 Nayland College
My rock is representing the stars of Matariki. The stars are inside a whale because I like the ocean and its wonders.

Skyann Martin "Home" Year 13
Tapawera Area School My ideas for incorporating Matariki in my rock painting, I wanted to show the land of New Zealand and the beauty of it. As well as having a New Zealand Native bird involved to indicate our beautiful nature, all together I want my painting to be shown as our home and how we're connected and what keeps us connected with our annual celebration.

Dahlia Shaw "Untitled" Year 13 Waimea College
This piece represents my love for the night sky, as well as my love for the mountainous terrain of our great country of New Zealand.