Materoto By Maakarita Paku Mar 2016 Tihewa Ngahuru Tis the season of the mists kinikini mai i tōku kiri prickling my skin Hoki mai Kohurangi e Welcome back oh Misty maiden Tihia ō matimati ki ōku makawe Rustle your fingers through my hair kei whiriwhiri ōku whenu so...
Mataariki Puapua. By Maakarita Paku Jun 2016 The Winter Solstice is upon us, Mataariki Puapua the starlight Morning Star constellation aligned, graces our skies with a magnificent blessing bringing forth the Māori New Year on the new full moon. Mataariki Puapua e...
Cultural Appropriation. By Sian Hannagan May 2015 When you raise the subject of cultural appropriation, it’s not uncommon to be dismissed, often with rolling eyes or other criticisms such as “PC gone mad!” People don’t like to be challenged in their complacency, and...
Champion of Knowledge. By Kelly Tikao Mar 2014 I was challenged the other day to make a choice – and that was to stand up for myself or be put down in front of other people. I didn’t plan to start my day like this and was feeling great five minutes before the minor...
All aspects of YOU. By Amy Towle Dec 2015 As we all know being pregnant and giving birth are both very much holistic experiences. They impact us on all levels; physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Sometimes we are aware of these and sometimes they take...
