Harakeke reminds me of my mother’s hands; each line, embedded with stories. She is the resilient nurturer who stands in all weather.
Read MoreI love creating wharariki paper. It is so strong, just like it's whanaunga (relation) harakeke, but much easier to process because the leaves are already soft.
Read MoreFrom te kore, the space of nothingness, all things are possible.
Read MoreOne of the things I love about harakeke is it’s ability to hold water - physically, creatively, spiritually.
Read MoreI wrote the kōrero below in 2007 while on a digital storytelling course at Scotsdale Community College, Arizona.
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