Ngaronoa focuses on food sovereignty and the journey back to growing food within natural rythms. Plus we have a quick chat at the end about the blended teas that Ngaronoa has available at the growers market every friday evening

We talk; Te Wiki o te Reo Maori, Rangiora leaf, taonga Puoro - hue(gourd) - class at the library and Te Koroneihana

We reflect on the reign of Kiingi Tuheitia and then Ngaronoa talks about her experience swimming with Whales off the Island of Eua in Tonga

Ngaronoa talks about a group she is part of that is growing food collectively and we also look at plants you can put in your garden that can be used for first aid purposes - like Koromiko and Matipo

Do we translate or transliterate words like Monday and Tuesday - both are possible. We look back at Matariki and Ngaronoa tells us about the benefits of Puriri which are helpful at this time of year.

Ngaronoa is producing another Matariki event in the town hall this year with workshops, storytelling, kai and a concert.

We talk about the context of Matariki - not just culturally but as part of the rhythm of the natural world and pre-industrial life

Ngaronoa joins us to talk about the difference between Tapu and Noa, plus we look at the importance of Wai and have a quick look ahead to when Puanga and then Matariki will be arriving

We look at Kohekohe, the medicinal plant, Puanga, the star that comes before Matariki, plus we hear about Ngaronoa's work writing poetry/lyrics for Taisha Tari to perform

With the Rahui having just been lifted following a recent drowning we go in-depth with Ngaronoa about what the word means and what the intention is when a Rahui is placed on an area.