Wāhine Atua

Krystal joins us again this week in this episode that follows on from her kōrero around her getting her Moko Kauae. We talk about racism, identity and stigmatism faced here in Taranaki in this thought provoking episode.

Krystal Burrelll joins the Wāhine Atua ladies today to talk about her decision to have a Moko Kauae. For NZ Māori women, the Moko Kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed that every Māori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart and when they are ready, the tattoo artist brings it to the surface of what was on the inside.

Studying as a mature student can often seem daunting when considering options. Both Marcia, Tracey and Fi have all returned to study at one point as adult learners and today we hear about their experiences. Whether it’s as an undergrad or post grad, or learning a new skill or hobby, the benefits of ongoing learning can be tremendous.

As the new year approaches, we begin to ponder our resolutions for the upcoming year, or do we. Today we chat about what resolutions have been made in the past and alternatives you may consider.

When it comes to the giving and receiving of gifts, we all have experienced some blunders. On today’s show, these Taranaki wahine share stories of the good, the bad and the ugly in this humourous reflection on gift giving.