Marie | Matariki 2021

Photo of Marie | Matariki 2021

A dozen of us booked out a whole lodge in Golden Bay, to wānanga for 10 days over the Matariki period.

It was an opportunity to engage with and apply Māori knowledge, and reestablish ancient connections to source.

During this period we critically reflected on our selves, our relationships and the ways in which we are in the world. We farewelled our dearly departed and sent our burdens and limiting beliefs packing. We let go of the habits, mindsets and systems that no longer serve us.

We watched sunrises and sunsets. We laughed. We cried. We drank loads of tea.

There were guided meditations, Romiromi and Mirimiri, sound journeys and Waiata sessions.

Wānanga.

Tīhei Mauri ora!