'Kia Au, Ko Au’ draws on ancient knowledge and practices of Oriori, Pūrākau and Maramataka to educate rangatahi and tamariki on indigenous ways of calming the mind, settling the spirit and relaxing into a deep sleep, combating anxiety and overstimulation while developing tools to be shared with whānau, hapū, and iwi.

The project includes a series of wānanga and concludes with the recording of an audiobook of the Oriori and Pūrākau retold from the perceptive of our tamariki and rangatahi. This audiobook will be available to the public via a variety of platforms including YouTube and our Toi Matarua website for whānau to utilize as a tool for healing and good sleep.