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Mama Aroha means ‘mother love’ in Maori – New Zealand

Mama Aroha means ‘mother love’ in Maori. ‘Aroha’ can be interpreted as love, compassion, sympathise, and pity. It is this ‘aroha’ that drives most of us to do what we do. For the beautiful breastfeeding wahine (women) that we all … Continue reading

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The Essence of Nelson Babies Growing: Part Two

If you missed the first installment of this article, please see The Essence of Nelson Babies Growing: Part One. A planting area is born: We approached the local city council for an area that would be appropriate. We also hoped it would … Continue reading

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The Essence of Nelson Babies Growing: Part One

Over the past three years our annual ‘planting’ has caused reactions a plenty!  Families clambering up to New Zealand’s geographical Centre is not an unusual sight. Planting in a conservation area also is not unusual, however the ‘fertiliser’ used perhaps … Continue reading

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