John feels a deep sense of responsibility to the native dune plants. Because it’s through his mahi that they’re here today. He’s helped restore the dunes for the last 30 years as part of Coast Care.

A lifetime of learning and a yearning to bring people together led Pā Ropata to start Tīwaiwaka - a set of six key principles and a collective of people committed to restoring the mauri (lifeforce) of the whenua (land).

We are officially over the halfway point through winter. So, in this issue, I’ve decided to look to warmer months ahead, recipes that hero citrus, and add a pop of colour to your table.

Healing is a taonga. It isn’t always pretty, but Melissa Te Kani says it can be. Over the next six months, she will take Tauranga woman on a rongoā journey of self-discovery.

With shorter days upon us, Holly is finding comfort in crunchy, warm, fragrant dishes made to share.