What's Your Rongoā
“My rongoā is being on the marae.”
Allanah Burgess (Te Ātiawa, Ngāi Tahu) grew up at Waikawa marae at the top of the South Island.
She says it is the place where she feels settled and connected.
He aha tōu rongoā?
What’s your rongoā, e te whānau?
Marae Hauora
Waikawa marae is a thriving tūrangawaewae (base) for people of Te Atiawa ki Te Waka-ā-Māui, and for many others from other rohe (regions) across Aotearoa who live in the community.
During covid it became a haven for hauora and support.
Allanah Burgess is the manager at Waikawa marae. She says that focus on keeping people well and connected is something they are working hard to maintain.
You can find more here: https://www.waikawamarae.com/
Māra kai
The māra kai (garden) is for all of us. But it’s that feeling good about myself doing something for somebody else.”
Marama Burgess (Te Ātiawa) is a stalwart at Waikawa marae at the top of the South Island. Her special place is in the māra kai (garden) out back where she loves growing food for all to enjoy.
Ngā mihi ki a koe, e kui. So beautiful.
What’s your rongoā, e te whānau?