Teaching the history of Aotearoa through art

By Mahi Tahi Media

“We want to equip teachers with the tools to teach the history of Aotearoa.”

HĀ, History of Aotearoa, are a collective of rangatahi bringing life to the history of Aotearoa through traditional art.

Ohinga is series created by and for rangatahi Māori, made by Mahi Tahi with funding from Te Māngai Pāho.

Follow their upcoming stories @ohinganz on social media.

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