Living at Parihaka, Papakainga, Mid Parihaka Road, Pungarehu, Taranaki, New Zealand. Learning the history of Parihaka, the prophets Tohu Kakahi and Te Whiti o Rongomai. Learning Maori customs and tikanga and playing Maori wind instruments.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am embarking on the journey of learning, taonga puoro ( Maori wind instruments) which involves learning the varied purposes for playing these treasures. As well as mastering their different facets and manufacturing techniques. Travelling to different regions and attending wananga at symposiums around New Zealand and the world will require finding accomodation in many destinations where Couchsurfing will become an invaluable resource

Interests

• live music
• arts and crafts
• public speaking

Music, Movies, and Books

Pacific and European Reggae: Alpha Blondie, Burning Spear. Sci-fi movies, Authors: Robert Adams, Raymond E Fiest, Jean M Auel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Help create a garden from scratch on my papakainga, Tarereare of Ngati Tawhirikura, Te Atiawa

Teach, Learn, Share

Gardening, or Mara kai - traditional Maori gardening.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Teaching families how to grow their own gardens and food using traditional Maori methods and tikanga. Teaching people to drive many various road vehicles and machinery.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Germany, Israel

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, New Zealand, Scotland, United States