Waiotapu means sacred waters in Maori. It’s an active geothermal area at the southern end of New Zealand’s Taupo Volcanic Zone just outside … More
Tag: New Zealand
An interesting holistic model for health according to the eight tentacles of the Octopus, Te Wheke in Maori culture
The Maori (the indigenous people of New Zealand) which includes myself, have a very different way of defining health outcomes … More
Seawalls: Artists for Oceans in Quirky Napier, New Zealand
On a recent cycling trip to Napier, the Polish Bear and I were astonished to find the most amazing street … More
Flying Nun Records: The Chills
Haling from Dunedin, The Chills are a 80’s and 90’s band with aural stories that recall childlike wonder and a … More
Auckland’s Hidden Culinary Heaven: Bowl & Arrow and Farro (Orakei Bay Village)
Orakei Bay Village is a boutique block of specialty shops, fancy eateries, breweries and wine cellars (because Kiwi’s do like … More
Book Review: The Heading Dog That Split in Half by Brown and Tait
Aotearoa has a rich and varied history of folk legends and urban myths in addition to the rich history of … More
The Māori and Matariki
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. In Aotearoa Matariki rises in … More
The magic of Matariki and Māori winter sea navigation
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. In Aotearoa Matariki rises in … More
This is When Everything Changes: How Kiwi Innovation Will Change the World
Hello World is a new series by Bloomberg that provides a glimpse into New Zealand technological and scientific innovation by … More
Mana Wahine: Three Inspiring Māori Women
One of my most endlessly popular posts is about Tā moko (Māori tattooing), so I thought I would do another … More
