Jay Rerekura
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Could a connection with taiao counter the cost of living?
OPINION: Raukotahi is a concept that acknowledges all those who have gone before us.
Comment: Character counts this election
Jay Rerekura is more interested in candidates' characters than party policies.
Comment: Tangihana the ultimate place of learning
Jay Rerekura considers the importance and traditions of tangihanga.
Comment: Embrace 'buy local' spirit
Jay Rerekura says supporting local businesses is key to creating a better future.
Jay Rerekura: We need a new lens on health and wellbeing
We need to get to the heart of what matters to people.
Jay Rerekura: My advice for avoiding scams
Comment: Good discernment is always key in staying safe online.
Comment: Cyclone response demonstrates manaakitanga
Jay Rerekura reflects on manaakitanga and how it is being shown after the cyclone.
Jay Rerekura: My realisation about what it all means
Comment: The following diatribe is some of my thoughts put to paper
Comment: Forging a deep connection with the awa
'The great river flows from the mountains to the sea. I am the river and the river is me.'
I'm not a 'new year, new me' kind of guy
Jay Rerekura has ditched resolutions - but his 2023 will be intentional.
Jay Rerekura: Less corporate festive season and more ‘Piki Raumati’
"The grass grows, the fruit grows riper. The puku grows wider."
Comment: Sport puts on a lavish feast
Samoa in the rugby league, Mark Hunt in the boxing and more highlights
Comment: Jay Rerekura: Show boys and men that 'having a heart' is a good thing
"Sharing vulnerability is a sign of strength rather than weakness," writes Jay Rerekura
Jay Rerekura: What I'm trying to be more honest about
Comment: Sometimes I'm not 'good, good'.
Jay Rerekura: We need a council for the future, not the now
I don't know about you, but I find local body elections hugely entertaining.
Reflecting on the eldest child's move into adulthood
As Jay Rerekura's daughter turns 18, he reflects on the learning and growth of parenting.
Jay Rerekura: He waka eke noa - we're all in this together
In the words of Israel Adesanya: When one of us win, we all win."
Jay Rerekura: Sow aroha and make the world a better place
Comment: Possibly the cheesiest thing I've ever written
Jay Rerekura: What my dad passed down to me
Comment: 'Now that [Dad's] gone we find ourselves stepping into these roles.'