To my dear whānau & friends

✨Manawatia ā Matariki✨

•deeply acknowledging our Māori New Year

A time for reflection✨

•Remembering those who have passed on

•reflecting

•We pay our respects

•Looking forward ✨

Hiwa-i-te-rangi ✨

•the wishing star

•gratitude for our blessings over this past year

Holding hope✨

•and our wishes gently

into this New Year

Sharing kai together ✨

•with whānau & friends

•simple or elaborate

~especially given the cost of living right now!

•The smallest amount of kai prepared with the biggest amount of

•aroha •love • heart • intention

Sharing✨

•gathering together

•in celebration

All tangata •people can celebrate Matariki ✨

Rest is important too✨

•take rest where you can

✨Arohanui

all my love

Lisa✨

📸Chels M✨my daughter