Author: Toni Pivac

22 Jan Call for Papers: 2018 Special Issue- Mātauranga Māori shaping marine and freshwater futures.

Posted at 10:04h in News by Toni Pivac

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research is calling for papers for a 2018 Special Issue entitled Mātauranga Māori shaping marine and freshwater futures. Māori have distinct cultural knowledge, values, and perspectives that establish their identity, responsibilities, and rights to manage and use aquatic resources. There...

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14 Dec Growing the Puna: Summer 17/18 Interns

Posted at 00:06h in Growing the Puna, News by Toni Pivac

Ko Motu-Pōhue toku mauka Ko Te Ara a Kiwa toku tai Ko Uruao, Takitimu, Tairea oku waka Ko Awarua toku rohe Ko Kai Tahu toku iwi Ko Kai Atawhiua toku hapū Ko Te Rau Aroha toku marae Ko Tahupotiki toku whare Kia ora, my name is Hannah and I am currently a third-year...

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13 Dec Kedgeree

Posted at 23:47h in Recipes by Toni Pivac

Kedgeree is a fish and rice dish that can be eaten hot or cold. This is an easy, tasty, and cheap version of kedgeree that my family loves! Serves 4 Ingredients 3 x celery stalks chopped 1 x large onion, diced 5 x eggs 1...

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13 Dec Easy Hummus

Posted at 23:41h in Recipes by Toni Pivac

This easy to make hummus is an excellent all rounder, made with chickpeas which are full of protein and fibre. It is great as a dip with crackers and vegetable sticks, pizza topping, kids sandwiches and in burgers.  A perfect addition to your Summer BBQ...

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13 Dec Ol@ Or@ Update: Trial Phase

Posted at 23:36h in News, OL@-OR@ by Toni Pivac

OL@-OR@ is a healthy lifestyle mHealth programme co-designed with Māori and Pasifika communities.  We are now at the trial phase and will be testing the app throughout select communities. ...

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13 Dec Atua Matua Wānanga ki Otautahi

Posted at 23:34h in Atua Matua, News by Toni Pivac

Our latest Atua Matua wānanga was a one-day event held at He Waka Tapu in Otautahi (Christchurch). Whānau were introduced to the Atua Matua Framework and the application of metaphoric knowledge to physical exercise. For more information, check out Atua Matua on YouTube....

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13 Dec Wai Conservation

Posted at 23:28h in News by Toni Pivac

Christmas is nearly upon us and with it, the heat of Tamanuitera. Here are some handy tips to save on wai this summer: Wai Māori, Ngāi Māori. ...

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13 Dec Toi Tangata is on the Move

Posted at 23:18h in News by Toni Pivac

In March 2018 the Toi Tangata HQ will relocate to the new Northwest, Westgate development.  It is a growing and exciting hub of shops, restaurants, businesses, parks and community centres.   Exciting times for our Toi Tangata whanau....

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13 Dec Toi Tangata Board of Trustees

Posted at 23:16h in News by Toni Pivac

Toi Tangata welcomes new board members, Pania Newton (Ngapuhi, Waikato, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Maniapoto) and Lewin Husband (Ngati Maru, Tainui) onto the Toi Tangata Board.  We would like to acknowledge the work of Shane Ngatai (former Toi Tangata Chairperson) and Dene Ainsworth who are both...

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13 Dec The Fizz Free Whānau Challenge 2018

Posted at 23:13h in News by Toni Pivac

The Fizz Free Whānau Challenge will again be kicking off on January 1st. In it's second year, FFW is simply a challenge to ditch sugary drinks for the month- to improve your own hauora, but also to contribute to a wider community of challenge takers...

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