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Picture from Motiti Island

The beautiful smile of Sally Nuku conveys all the peacefulness of the life on Motiti island. The around 20 Maori of Te Patuwai hapū (sub-tribe) that live on the island give you the impression of being in perfect harmony and communion with this place. #maori #ephemera #motitiisland #newzealand #portrait #travel #documentary
7 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

Pat Young, Briton’s uncle, was the speaker of the tangata whenua (hosts) during the powhiri (welcoming ceremony) @fivefootronna and I received on Motiti island. He spent most of his life on mainland New Zealand but decided to move back to the island when he was 50 years old. Like Peter, all Te Patuwai keep a strong connection with their homeland and desire to come back here sooner or later.
7 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

You can’t just walk onto a marae, you need to be welcomed on by one of its members. Plus every marae has its own kawa (protocols) and tikanga (rules). Usually at the conclusion of the welcoming you should hariru (shake hands) and hongi (press noses). The welcoming I received on Motiti island was even more intense than the one in Rotorua. I think this had to do also with the scenery and the atmosphere of the island.
7 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

In Whakatane I met Ronna, who introduced me to Briton, a Maori from Motiti. Motiti is a private island 20km north-east of Tauranga, where members of Te Patuwai sub-tribe live. Together we took a short Cesna flight to the island. #maori #ephemera #motiti #newzealand #travel #documentary #cesna #aviation
7 years ago

Picture from Taneatua

In this mural in Taneatua is a collaboration between @mrghoete.art and Tame Iti, a Tuhoe artist also know for his activism in Maori protest actions to claim the self-determination of his people. I tried to meet him but he seems really busy. #maori #ephemera #tuhoe #newzealand #mural #travel #documentary
7 years ago

Picture from Okere Falls, New Zealand

Before heading North-East I spent the night in Okere Falls near Rotorua. I’ll try to meet Maori in more rural areas, like the Tuhoe tribe that lives the area of Te Urewera National Park. #newzealand #ephemera #landscapephotography #waterfalls #travel #documentary
7 years ago

Picture from Rotorua, New Zealand

I started my search for Maori in Rotorua, where you can discover Maori culture visiting multiple tourist attractions. But it’s a little too artificial for me. Fortunately I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Apumoana Marae by one of its members get to know its community and activity. The marae is a sacred place that serves spiritual and social purposes in the Maori society. It seems that in some part of the country this iconic place is losing its central role, as the Maori culture gets more and more integrated with Wester society. #maori #ephemera #newzealand #marae #travel #documentary
7 years ago

Picture from New Zealand

I’m getting used to sleeping in a camper-van. It’s actually quite comfortable once you’re all set. This leaves me with a lot of time to work on my edit with @lightroom and #lumafusion on the iPad Pro. #newzealand #ephemera #campervan #backstage #travel #documentary
7 years ago

Picture from Opotiki, New Zealand

Sleeping on a camper-van has its perks. Enjoying the view in the middle of the night and at sunrise. Although the cold can’t be quite a shock in the morning ???? #newzealand #ephemera #documentary #night #milkyway #campervan
7 years ago

Picture from New Zealand

Here we go! I rented a funny camper-van from @escaperentalsnz and started my road trip toward the Nord-East of North Island. Driving in NZ, with such landscapes, you definitely don’t get bored. #nz #ephemera #roadtrip #travel #documentary #aerial #landscapephotography
7 years ago