This photo was taken at 5:30am in Pōrangahau - kaimahi Māori in a govt organisation traveled to Kuwaka Marae, Pōrangahau as part of a Māori leadership programme. We woke up at 5am to remember our loved ones (who have passed on) and set goals for the new year. We sat around a roaring fire and sang songs. It was an incredible experience. Mihi atu kia kōrua ko Raina Ferris rāua ko Takuta (Doc) Ferris.
You can clearly see Matariki in this photo. Love it.
