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In this historic issue, Mana takes readers to east Christchurch after the tragic 22 February earthquake.
Editor Derek Fox decided the best way to help was to do what Maori do best – provide hot kai for the traumatised people of the forgotten eastern suburbs. People who had lost homes, who were without power, water and sewerage, living in Third World conditions.
So he assembled 'Team Tunutunu' – and they spent a week 'eastside' cooking on the roadside for whoever came by.
A number of Maori role models came down to boost morale. Te Hamua Nikora from Homai te Pakipaki was moved to stay longer than his allotted time, cooking, singing and generally cheering up the 'troops'.
Derek and photojournalist Aaron Smale, who was also part of the team, documented their experience with some moving stories and images from this devastated part of Christchurch.
In this issue too we meet some impressive young people. Eight-year-old Hinetaaporo Short is about to become famous as the first Maori and the first girl to become the MilkyBar Kid on television.
Julian Retikaukau has invented a simple machine which saves thousands of litres of water each day in the cowshed.
We also talk with Maori Sportswoman of the Year, Joelle King and meet a whanau who are encouraging youngsters to boost their pride and self esteem through karate.
These are just a few of the stories in this latest issue of Mana – the Maori magazine for all New Zealanders. Get your copy!
See more on what is contained in Issue 99 by reading the latest Epanui.
Mana 99 is on sale from March 31 2011.
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