Aotearoa Autumn

4. A piece of clothing you wrap around your neck to keep warm in Autumn.
6. A large, orange vegetable often used for roasting or making soup in Autumn.
8. A large outdoor fire, often lit to celebrate Autumn festivals like Guy Fawkes.
10. A sweet potato that’s harvested in Autumn and used in hearty meals.
11. A thick mist that often appears on cool Autumn mornings, especially in rural areas.
12. The time of year when crops like apples, grapes, and kiwifruit are gathered.
15. A crunchy fruit that’s ripe and ready to pick in Autumn, especially in Hawke’s Bay.
16. A waterproof jacket you wear to stay dry during Autumn showers.

1. The gusty weather that blows leaves off trees and makes flying kites fun.
2. A native flax plant used by Māori for weaving, often gathered in Autumn.
3. A type of fungus that grows in damp, cool weather, especially in forests.
5. A tool you use to stay dry during Autumn rain showers.
7. When birds like the godwit fly to warmer places for the winter.
9. A native bird with a white tuft under its chin, often seen feeding on Autumn flowers.
13. Day, An Autumn holiday where Kiwis remember war heroes with dawn services and poppies.
14. A warm knitted piece of clothing worn in cooler Autumn weather.