Short film series "Toitu te whenua - Te Reo place names of our whenua". The 8-part series delves into our heritage, restoring the power of names, and rediscovering the connections between our people and the landscapes that nurture our stories.
As Māori did not have a written language, place names and the stories that went with them helped to pass on history and retain knowledge through the generations.
In this episode, we explore the names of the Great Lakes, leading out to the Mata-au River.
We will speak of their history, shedding light on the profound importance they each hold.
In this episode, we explore the names of the Great Lakes, leading out to the Mata-au River.
We will speak of their history, shedding light on the profound importance they each hold.
