Category Archives: Mahinekura Reinfeld

Action Song

After all the performing going on, I think Sue just couldn’t hold it in anymore. She decided the hosts must perform in thanks for the evening’s entertainment. Then Sue, the Maori woman you will see running the show here, got … Continue reading

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Rhythm Games

In June 2006 I spent over a week as a guest at the Puniho Pa marae in the Taranaki region of Aotearoa (New Zealand). No internet access and limited electricity, combined with the great opportunity to get to know people … Continue reading

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Mahinekura

My friend Mahinekura Reinfeld died a few days ago. She’s a woman I will never forget. Ever.

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Ta Moko with Rangi Kipa

For my seventh video during Videoblogging Week 2007, I’m showing you something really special to me. It’s video from when I received my moko in June of 2006. I was in the Taranaki region Aotearoa as part of an intercultural … Continue reading

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