Manawatia a Matariki

The Ven. Numia Marama Tomoana (BTheol, MTheol) was born and raised in Heretaunga

(Hastings) and now, as Minita a Rohe, feels blessed to live in the vicarage next door to

Waipatu Marae and homestead where she and her whānau grew up.

Matariki does not favour

nor denies.

She shines dull or bright over all

to energise, glorify and honour

the semblance, that brings hope

and promise to the circles

of shadowy silhouettes below.