Te Tukurua Wai | The Waterways Board Game

Te Tukurua Wai | The Waterways Board Game
NZ$20.00

Te Tukurua Wai | The Waterways Board Game

Inspired by the stars Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi, and Tupuānuku
A3 Printable | 50-Space Game Board | Instant Download

Explore the powerful journey of water through Te Tukurua Wai – a bilingual, educational board game designed to teach the water cycle, its many forms, and the environmental lessons tied to the Matariki whetū (stars) Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi, and Tupuānuku.

From icy maunga (mountains) to awa (rivers), rainclouds to polluted runoff, players follow the journey of wai through 50 spaces on a vibrant and richly illustrated game board. Each space represents a form of water and its changing state, encouraging players to reflect on kaitiakitanga (guardianship), connection, and the cyclical nature of life.

What's Included:

  • A3 printable board (50 spaces).

  • Player pieces: the stars Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi, and Tupuānuku.

  • Opportunity pieces called Rakahore.

  • Illustrated bilingual board (te reo Māori and English).

  • Key water terms such as: waiora (pure water), waimate (unsafe water), waikino (polluted water), hukapapa (snow), whakakāto (evaporation), and more.

Key Themes:

  • The water cycle (te tukurua wai)

  • Pollution and restoration of waterways

  • The role of Matariki stars in environmental cycles

  • Te taiao (the natural world) and mātauranga Māori

  • Whānau and classroom-friendly play