Tēna Koutou, From far away across the sea, a transplant in the USA for many decades, I had the privilege of hosting a Matariki meal with friends I hadn’t seen for more than twenty-five years and new friends I met in the last few months. Surrounded by portraits of my tupuna we learned a Kaihōhau, waiata, and about Matariki. Our afternoon together was sweet, enjoyable and very memorable. However it also made me tino mokemoke ahau ki taku whanau ki Aotearoa me taku tupuna. Thank you for inviting me through the challenge to celebrate Matariki. Debbie Hippolite Wright Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Toa Rangatira