'Mana' is a Polynesian term that loosely translated is "spiritual power" and is often applied to a personage of great integrity and standing, but when applied to a teacher means more than can be put into words.  I don't often speak at length on my own culture, but on reflecting on the many incredible teachers it has been my honour to know over the years my mind came to rest on the Mr.Mita Mohi, a master of the arts and the redemption of generations of young indigenous Men, like myself.  I do refer to the wonderful photo I am using of Mr.Toi Hadfield for this episode, which was taken by the incredibly talented Te Rāwhitiroa Bosch, both the subject and the photographer deserve their own Biographical Movies quite honestly, so I will put links to them as individuals at the end off this introduction.  Both Warrior Scholar's in their own right.

Te Rāwhitiroa Bosch:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/maori-language-week-2021-photographer-te-rawhitiroa-bosch-on-his-commitment-to-te-reo/6EACLVIMQYG3JWMFW5OSDH7EOU/

Toi Hadfield:

https://instagram.com/gtoinative?utm_medium=copy_link

https://linktr.ee/Invisen

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