I recall how I had a spiritual experience when traveling here as a tourist 20 years ago, I was laying on the earth and spread my arms out, hands touching the grass, tears welled up and I experienced a deep connection to the land. This stayed with me and I eventually moved my life here. The Maori culture has many gifts to share that in my life have brought me closer to nature and my own heart. Anything that I can do to bring more Maori tikanga in my whanau's day to day is one step closer to an Aotearoa that I want to see. One that embraces, honours and respects the language and customs of Maori. It's time.
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