For some, the fluid nature of tikanga creates uncertainty. Beth Awatere explores the desire for structure in her cultural journey.

For Beth Awatere, their identity is a tapestry of guesswork and misunderstood social cues.

In this retelling through poetry by Samuela, Papatūānuku feels her children drifting away.

In the diner of her heart, Sarah welcomes each visitor, offering brief comforts and deep connections while protecting the sanctuary within.

Françoise's textile works unveil a mesmerising dance of threads, intertwining the richness of her Franco-Māori roots with diasporic experiences.

Hera Monaghan visits Whitney Nicholls-Potts in her new Whanganui store Kaputī Studio to kōrero about her herbal blends, rongoa Māori and raising babies in the language.

Britt Davies, founder of Studio Waru, about her drive to support other Māori creatives with toi Māori design and the studio's latest project, the new Awa Wahine visual identity.

Irihipeti Waretini profiles a group of inspiring wāhine toa who live in Naarm (Melbourne). From artists to activists, each wāhine has her own unique story and accomplishments.

Nicole Alach reflects on being a young and special needs māmā and the ups and downs of starting a business to support that.

A step by step guide to turning things you enjoy into a fulfilling and profitable side mahi.

After eight years of ups and downs, Bonnie Baty finally completed her first set of Kaupapa Māori Intuitive Cards, a process that was both emotionally challenging and rewarding.

Te Kahukura Boynton reflects on a tumultuous childhood and discovers positive lessons that have informed her approach to financial planning and shaped her future.

Deborah Heke on physical wellness and Māori culture, exploring connections between self, atua wāhine, and Te Taiao in the journey towards holistic well-being.

A roundtable discussion with Whitney Nicholls-Potts and Joelle Holland on entrepreneurship and motherhood rooted in their culture.

This Kirihimete, Māori Millionaire, shifts the focus from consumerism to aroha and whānau connections, supported by eco-conscious and financially respectful practices.

Discover the inspiring journeys of five wāhine Māori entrepreneurs in Australia, weaving their cultural roots into innovative businesses that honour the past and embrace the future.

The powerful poetry of Te Ahua Manu is a heartfelt reflection of motherhood, identity, and the resilience of wahine, rooted in her Māori, Sāmoan, and Scottish heritage.

A roundtable discussion with two inspiring Māori authors, Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr and Emma Hislop, on the emotional and creative journeys behind their debut books.

Lisa Awatere and Georgina Manuel share their journey from lifelong friendship to launching a brand that embroiders self-love, self-worth, and self-acceptance into every stitch for waahine Maaori.

A photo essay by takatāpui kairaranga and ringatoi Moana Murray.