Ngā Taituarā o ngā Taonga Takiwā is a storytelling initiative dedicated to capturing and sharing the diverse and powerful experiences of whānau living with takiwatanga in Aotearoa. Rooted in the values of te ao Māori this project amplifies the voices of whānau who are navigating the journey of living with takiwātanga, highlighting their stories of resilience, growth, and connection.

Through the personal narratives of whānau and taonga whaitakiwātanga themselves, our goal is to foster greater awareness and understanding of takiwātanga from a uniquely Māori perspective, grounded in our reo and tikanga.  We aim to create a platform that not only honours the stories of each whānau and tāngata whaitakiwātanga themselves, but also provides insights, resources, and support for others within the community.  As the voices of our tāngata whaikaha are often silenced or not given the opportunity to be heard on a wide scale, it was important that this initiative focused on our whānau, to enable them that platform. It is time we start sharing our own stories. 

Want to listen to the stories? Click on the link below to register.