For the Māori people of New Zealand, the term whenua means both land and placenta, symbolising the earth as a mother figure, or Papatūānuku.
When your connection to country is like a womb to your sense of belonging, home and your wellbeing might feel one and the same. But what about the 140,000 Māori people who have left New Zealand to start a new life in Australia?
From waka on Perth waters to Haka in suburban halls, Māori communities in WA are connecting to their culture to find healing, strength and belonging.
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