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The ancient Māori healing system that is making waves image

The ancient Māori healing system that is making waves

19 January 20
Davina Thompson (R) orders her time according to the maramataka, by using the phases of the moon, stars and planets, traditional knowledge, her own observations and scientific data to synchronise her everyday life with nature.

An ancient system that aligns daily activities with the natural world, moon, sun, stars and planets could help improve Māori health inequities. Carmen Parahi explores how maramataka is being revived…
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Tooth-conscious mokopuna 'E Whakahāmama…Te Wero Oranga-ā-Waha' to win oral health challenge image

Tooth-conscious mokopuna 'E Whakahāmama…Te Wero Oranga-ā-Waha' to win oral health challenge

18 January 20
The mokopuna and whānau of Te Kiriwera Hana Kōhanga Reo based in Te Teko have triumphed in an Eastern Bay of Plenty oral health challenge.
  
Kōhanga Reo from across the Eastern Bay were invited to enter the annual challenge, run by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board's (BOPDHB) Oral Health Promotion team, which looks at initiatives employed by Kōhanga Reo to inspire tamariki and…
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