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With our DIY Frybread Gift Hamper, you're handing someone the recipe and ingredients to make delicious, homemade frybread. You're not just gifting the opportunity for a scrumptious snack; you're gifting a culinary legacy. As we like to say, "Give a friend frybread, they'll eat it in a day; teach a friend to make frybread, they will feast forever." 🤤

This unique hamper includes essential ingredients for our famous frybread recipe and a beautifully illustrated tea towel. It's the gift that keeps on giving, offering the opportunity to create delicious memories for years to come. Discover how to assemble your own DIY Frybread Gift Hamper, perfect for gifting to friends and family. 🍞🎁

Learn 12 essential reo Māori phrases for parents looking to introduce their babies and household to te reo Māori. From simple observations and everyday tasks to basic needs, these words and phrases are a great starting point for nurturing language in your little one from birth and beyond.

In a world shaped by modern medicine, the resurgence of Māori birthing practices reflects cultural resilience. Māori midwife Tawera Trinder delves into ancient tikanga and mātauranga Māori, sharing practices that honour pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum journeys. From tapu to whānau and whakapapa, discover their roles in welcoming new life. Addressing colonial impacts, she unveils patriarchal practices and institutionalised racism. Through empowering wānanga, Tawera ensures ancestral wisdom enriches positive, holistic experiences for parents, pēpi, and whānau.

When you decide to embrace more reo Māori in your daily life, it can feel overwhelming, not knowing where to begin. However, taking small steps and starting with basic phrases is key. If you're raising kids and wish to include more Māori words and expressions, here are ten essential phrases we use every day. Catered toward young children, these phrases can be an excellent starting point. From breakfast preferences to getting dressed, brushing teeth, and more, these phrases will gradually evolve as your children grow. Embrace the power of language by nurturing the use of reo Māori in your everyday life.

Follow the Tamihana family's inspiring journey of reclaiming and revitalising te reo Māori, the life force of Māori culture. Discover the significance of language in shaping Māori identity and the efforts to pass it on to future generations. Learn about the transformative power of bilingualism and the joys of raising unapologetically Māori children.