Weaving Tapestries: The Intersection of Culture, Queerness, and Neordiversity
For Beth Awatere, their identity is a tapestry of guesswork and misunderstood social cues.
The Mauri in What We Create
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.
Wāhine Māori Artists Making their Mark in Naarm by Irihipeti Waretini
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.
Te Wairua ki Roto
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.
Lessons in Adversity from a Future Māori Millionaire
Te Kahukura Boynton reflects on a tumultuous childhood and discovers positive lessons that have informed her approach to financial planning and shaped her future.
Give the Ultimate Gift this Kirihimete
This Kirihimete, Māori Millionaire, shifts the focus from consumerism to aroha and whānau connections, supported by eco-conscious and financially respectful practices.
Kōrero with a Creative: MANAWA Creative
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.
Dear Freckles
Sonya transforms her struggle with appearance into a powerful testament to self-love.
My Musical Identity
Ariana Tikao reflects on the journey of musical self-discovery that brought her to taonga puoro.
Te Rere o te Kererū
Sarah Knipping reflects on her whakapapa and writes her first karakia.
Kapu Tī with a Māmā
Emma Te Rina Smith, mum to Son, shares her haerenga through hapūtanga.
Generations of Te Ataarangi ki roto o Tainui
I noho a Emma Te Rina Smith ki te whakawhiti kōrero ki tētehi o ngā rūruhi me tētehi o ngā mokopuna o Te Ataarangi e pā ana ki tēnei kaupapa, te whakarauora i te reo Māori.
Kōrero With a Creative: Irihipeti Waretini
Irihipeti Waretini on the creation of her kāri atua.