‘Mā te kōrero, ka mohio,
Mā te mohio, ka marama,
Mā te marama ka matau,
Mā te matau ka ora.’
Through discussion comes awareness,
Through awareness comes understanding,
Through understanding comes knowledge,
Through knowledge comes wellbeing.
Te Auaunga (2018) stream restoration project included the first public installation of Te Mara Hupara (Traditional Māori Play) in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). The success of that project has led to increased public awareness of Ngā Aro Tākaro (traditional Māori play elements) and interest in bringing these indigenous playspaces to more locations across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond.
So, what are mara hupara and what is the difference – or is there one? — between mara hupara
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