Seeds of Matariki: Hohepa Tuahine

Hohepa Tuahine speaks about his upbringing, moving from place to place, and feeling the void of te reo Māori. He shares his journey of revitalizing te reo Māori in his mid-20s, lessons from his eldest daughter, researching Matariki, and his love for working in the māra, aligning with Tipuānuku.   0:00 Intro 3:15 Moving Around 4:40 The Void 5:40 Importance of Stability 7:45 Being Intentional 8:30 Circumstances Change 10:10 Our Kids are Mirrors 12:00 Proud of You Being You 13:30 Worried About Te Reo Māori 17:30 Learning Te Reo Māori 20:15 Following Teachers 21:00 First Fight 24:00 Working with Rangi 28:00 Curious About US 29:45 Story of Maui 33:05 My One Wish 34:20 Tipuānuku 39:05 Return to Self 41:00 Emotional Intelligence 43:10 Carry the Maunga 46:10 What is Ahead? 51:00 Thank you   Comment your feedback below and subscribe for future episodes.  'Seeds of Matariki' Supported by Te Māngai Pāho. Executive Producer: Kristin Ross Producer: Raniera Rewiri Director: Āio Media Te Reo Māori Advisor: Te Kanapu Anasta