Papamīharo creates space for taitamariki at Waitangi

At Waitangi, Papamīharo stands out as an intentional space.

The colourful, immersive tent has invited mokopuna, rangatahi and whānau to slow down, reconnect and "simply be". Creating room for play, imagination and rest, grounded in the principles of taakaro, or indigenous play.

Designed by mokopuna, for mokopuna across Te Tai Tokerau, the space positions children as leaders - "atua of the space".

Papamīharo has been evolving for nearly six years. Led by ĀKAU Foundation, the space is a collaboration between Whetū Marewa, the Children's Commission, Mana Mokopuna and schools across the rohe.

Read the full article here on RNZ.