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Excerpt: “The first few reels, I realised how people connected with humour. That breaks down a lot of barriers, especially if you’re talking about topics that may make people may feel uncomfortable,” Tamihana says. “A...

Excerpt: “Being a woman to me means being the bringer and nurturer of life. It’s recognising that we carry an inner strength passed down from a generation of tūpuna who have fought some battles on...

Excerpt: “Aroha Tamihana is the founder of Maimoa Creative, a graphic design business focussed on promoting te reo Māori through unique printed goods and resources. Beyond creating beautiful designs she is passionate about empowering people...

Excerpt: "When Tauranga local Aroha Tamihana launched Maimoa Creative, it merged her loves of te reo and design. But while sharing her journey to reclaim her language, the scope of her mahi has evolved beyond...

Excerpt: "Neither grew up speaking te reo, they started to learn the language in high school and university. “My nan was fluent in te reo but didn’t teach her kids because back then it was...