Shintōism is a religion which originated in Japan in the 8th century CE and was formalized in the 19th century during the Meiji Restoration. It revolves around the worship of specific deities, spirits or kami, which are said to inhabit places such...

Harakeke is a plant in the flax family found in the New Zealand native bush that Māori traditionally used for a variety of purposes.  Ideally, Harekeke grows in wet locations and has straight, long bladed leaves strengthened by a robust mid-rib. ...

With no central power on Aotea, there is a strong reliance on renewable energy. There is extensive use of solar and wind power and a strong ethos of sustainability and environmentally friendly living on the island. Our manufacturing facilities on ...

Tikanga Māori is a contextual concept. The commonly accepted meaning is “straight, direct, tied in with the moral notions connotations of justice and fairness including notions of correct and right”, however, this can vary according to the peopl...

Aotea, (Great Barrier Island) has a waste problem. But the problem is not caused by the islanders. The problem is caused by an EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) decision to allow Coastal Resources, a company, to dump 250,000 cubic metres of...

Planting native plants, as seeds or seedlings, is a great way to support our natural biodiversity and ecology. Seeds amazingly contain all the DNA that the plant needs to develop to maturity. It tells the cells what type of plant it is, and gives ...