<![CDATA[The Māra Session]]>The Māra Sessions is a podcast about coming home to the whenua. Each episode weaves storytelling, practical wisdom on growing kai in alignment with the Maramataka, sharing stories of Hauora and healing by reconnecting to whenua, growing kai and rongoā

Hosted by Pounamu Skelton and special guests.

]]>www.terauorongo.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:43:21 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 04:14:10 GMT60Pounamu Skelton Te Rau o Rongo<p>The Māra Sessions is a podcast about coming home to the whenua. Each episode weaves storytelling, practical wisdom on growing kai in alignment with the Maramataka, sharing stories of Hauora and healing by reconnecting to whenua, growing kai and rongoā</p><p>Hosted by Pounamu Skelton and special guests.</p>episodicPounamu Skelton Te Rau o Rongoterauorongo@gmail.comno<![CDATA[How reconnecting with Tūpuna Kai can revitalise Iwi and Community Kai Sovereignty in Taranaki ]]>How reconnecting tupuna Kai can revitalise Iwi and community Kai Sovereignty An interview with Rawinia Leatherby Toia  (Taranaki, Te Ati Awa, Ngati Toa, Maniapoto)

 

In this heartfelt episode, Rawinia Leatherby shares her lifelong connection to growing kai, supporting her community, and reviving traditional practices in modern contexts. Discover her stories of whanau resilience, re-engaging with tūpuna practices, and fostering food sovereignty across her iwi and wider community.

 
In this episode:

·       Rawinia's early memories of kai growing and traditional kai gathering practices on coastal Taranaki

·       Innovative programs like Tatai Tangata ki Te Whenua and Te aka tuwhenua

·       The role of maramataka in everyday work life

·       Stories of intergenerational learning, weaving harakeke nets, and fishing traditions

·       Rawinia’s insights on kai resilience, sovereignty, and collective action across iwi

This podcast has been brought to you by Te Rau o Rongo Charitable Trust with host Pounamu Skelton

www.terauorongo.org

Acknowledgements to NPDC for the sponsorship

]]>b0acc181-0dd5-4cf7-b01c-4816b4cd3ee6Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:24:53 GMT<h5><b>How reconnecting tupuna Kai can revitalise Iwi and community Kai Sovereignty</b> An interview with Rawinia Leatherby Toia  (Taranaki, Te Ati Awa, Ngati Toa, Maniapoto)</h5><p> </p><p>In this heartfelt episode, Rawinia Leatherby shares her lifelong connection to growing kai, supporting her community, and reviving traditional practices in modern contexts. Discover her stories of whanau resilience, re-engaging with tūpuna practices, and fostering food sovereignty across her iwi and wider community.</p><h6> </h6><h6>In this episode:</h6><p>·       Rawinia's early memories of kai growing and traditional kai gathering practices on coastal Taranaki</p><p>·       Innovative programs like Tatai Tangata ki Te Whenua and Te aka tuwhenua</p><p>·       The role of maramataka in everyday work life</p><p>·       Stories of intergenerational learning, weaving harakeke nets, and fishing traditions</p><p>·       Rawinia’s insights on kai resilience, sovereignty, and collective action across iwi</p><p></p><p>This podcast has been brought to you by Te Rau o Rongo Charitable Trust with host Pounamu Skelton </p><p>www.terauorongo.org</p><p></p><p><i>Acknowledgements to NPDC for the sponsorship</i> </p>no00:23:5711How reconnecting with Tūpuna Kai can revitalise Iwi and Community Kai Sovereignty in Taranaki full