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Working in rhythm with the Maramataka
We’re exploring what it means to work in rhythm with the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Instead of expecting ourselves to operate...
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He Rārangi Tāngata: Who do you know, really?
Matariki is a time to pause and look both inward and outward - to reflect on those who came before us, to cherish those around us, and...
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He Ara Hōu ki te Ao Wairua: a new path for ceative connection
There’s a quiet kind of power in projects that begin with listening. When people are invited to shape the spaces they live, play, and...
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Listening to Place: community engagement in Victoria Quarter
Our community-led development and placemaking work begins with listening - not just to people, but to the subtle voice of place. We walk...
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Relearning how to live with water
This year’s Auckland Matariki festival theme, Matariki ki te Wai , invites us to reflect on our enduring connection with water - as...
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He Wā Whakaaro – a time to reflect and honour legacy
Over the past six months, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of working alongside an inspiring collective of kuia through Metlifecare...
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