A Letter to My Tūpuna
In this letter to her Nana, Sonya reflects on the profound impact of her grandmother's love and teachings.
Mate Wahine
Sonya’s first period intertwines with a tangi, marking a moment of personal change and tradition.
The Promise Part II
Content warning: Grief after suicide loss.
This poignant reflection captures the essence of grief and the ethereal comfort found in the memories and dreams of a lost friend.
The Promise
Content warning: Grief after suicide loss.
Hana Tawhai confronts the aftermath of her friend's passing, delving into shattered worlds and seeking solace amidst unanswered questions.
Goddesses and Grandmothers
Jessica Maclean recounts pūrākau, kōrero tuku iho and reflects on tūpuna wahine.
Atua Wahine and Mana Wahine
Ataria weaves together the pūrākau of atua wahine with her whakapapa.
Hinetitama’s Unbroken Song
Ariana Sutton reflects on the transformative journey of a wahine through the pūrākau of Hinetitama.
Hinepunui-o-Toka
Ruby Solly reflects on her tūpuna and atua wahine of the southern winds, Hinepunui-o-toka.
Moko of Hineteiwaiwa
In this short story, a young girl and her ancestress work together to save two beached tohorā.
With Teeth
Cassie reflects on her journey learning about Atua and connecting with Hine-nui-te-Pō.
Existing & Resisting
Poetry inspired by the moon phases of the maramataka by Hana Pera Aoake.
dear mamae, i see you
The mamae of Kawakawa Stirling, whose whānau passed before their time.