Kia Ora

4,193 kms. en auto • 60+ kms. a pie • 15+ kms. en kayak

Isla Norte, North Island, L’Ile du Nord (Te Ika-a-Maui)

Auckland • Rotorua • Taupo • Tongariro • Wellington • Hamilton • The Coromandel.

“View of the entire city” Auckland.

“Sky Tower” Auckland.

“View of the Harbour” Auckland.

“Maori Culture” Auckland.

“Strike in Downtown” Auckland.

“Tattoo for Life with Pip Hartley, Maori Artist” Auckland.

“One more tattoo, this time Maori” Auckland.

“Rotorua, the heart of Maori Culture” Rotorua.

“Campsites in NZ were our home for 21 days” Lake Orakeka, Rotorua.

“Self Contained campervan saved us” New Zeland.

“Whakarewarewa, the living Maori village” Rotorua.

“Pool formed by hydrothermal eruption” Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu.

“Mud Pools, breathing sulfur” Wai-O-Tapu.

“The spiral fern representing the Koru” New Zealand.

“Hiking in a volcanic area” Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

“See the volcanos behind us” Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

“Stunning turquoise lake, steaming vents, hot springs” Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

“Driving around the Coromandel” Cathedral Cove, The Coromandel.

“Appreciating nature in the Coromandel” Orere Point, The Coromandel.

La Isla Sur, South Island, L’Ile du Sud (Te Waipounamu)

“Amazing views while camping at free campsites” Keketengu black sand beach.

“Don’t worry about school signs, worry about seal, cow, sheep signs” New Zealand.

“Christchurch after the earthquake” Christchurch

“Maori graffiti” Christchurch.

“Turquoise color from mineral deposits found in the melted glacial waters” Lake Tekapo.

“Hiking to the Hooker Glacier” Hooker Valley.

“Crossing 3 swing bridges” Hooker Valley.

“Hiking to the top” Queenstown.

“Oh Lake Wakatipu” Queenstown.

“Wine tasting at Rippon winery” Wanaka.

“Movie and home made cookies” Wanaka.

“Never ending rain” Franz Joseph Glazier.

“Natural pool during sunset” Salt water pool, Motueka.

“Caves, minerals, rest of Moas” Cave Ngarua.

“Kayaking in the Golden Bay” Marahau to Anchorage, Abel Tasman.

“Morning hike after night in a boat house” Anchorage to Onetahuti Bay, Abel Tasman.

“Pure beauty” Abel Tasman.

Símbolos Maori, Maori Symbols, Symboles Maori

Koru: New life, growth, new beginnings, awakening.

Kia Ora: Be well, wealthy. Used to say hi, as farewell and thanking.

Aoteaora: New Zealand.

Encuentros, Encounters, Rencontres

Kiwi Cholo

A través de nuestro proyecto “Mentor Perú” conocimos a Marialejandra y Paul, dos Peruanos en Nueva Zelanda, a quienes les está yendo muy bien personal y profesionalmente. Gracias por darnos un tiempo para conocer su historia.

As a way to spread the word out about our project “Mentor Perú” we met Marialejandra and Paul, Peruvians who are accomplishing many personal and professional goals in New Zealand. Thanks for the time to share your story.

Au travers de notre projet “Mentor Perú”, nous rencontrons Marialejandra et Paul, deux péruviens qui s’épanouissent au mieux personnellement et professionnellement en Nouvelle Zélande. Merci de votre accueil.

Pip Hartley

Conocimos a una artista de tatuaje Maori, quien nos enseñó sobre la cultura Maori a través de su arte. Experiencia inolvidable, gracias Pip.

We met a Maori tattoo artist, who taught us about the Maori culture through her art. Unforgettable experience, thanks Pip.

Nous rencontrons une artiste de Ta Moko (tatouage Maori), qui nous enseigne un peu de la culture Maori à travers son art. Expérience incroyable, merci Pip.

Julien’s tattoo: Family, generations. Breath of life.  Changing tides. Spiritual guidance (Manai). Past, present, future. Manifesting dreams.

Patricia’s tattoo: New life, new beginnings, change, growth (koru). Journey of your ancestors. Changing tides. Breath of life. Spiritual guidance, protectors of the sea, sky, earth. Three basket of knowledge. Take advantage of what you learn from the experiences on your spiritual journey. Bird of freedom, see things from a higher perspective. Find direction, navigation, find a new way home.