My mother is from Hokianga, in the North of New Zealand. Up there the Kūkupa, wood pigeon, is a delicacy that our old people love. I remember times when whānau would koha one to Mum in appreciation. I miss my Mum. Taking time for our parents and old people is sadly not the status quo nowadays. Tupuārangi reminds me of Mum, and to make time to honour our old people while they are still with us. Moe mai rā e kui.
Small Tupuārangi
40mm x 40mm
My mother is from Hokianga, in the North of New Zealand. Up there the Kūkupa, wood pigeon, is a delicacy that our old people love. I remember times when whānau would koha one to Mum in appreciation. I miss my Mum. Taking time for our parents and old people is sadly not the status quo nowadays. Tupuārangi reminds me of Mum, and to make time to honour our old people while they are still with us. Moe mai rā e kui.