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Podcast: Ngahere Talks
Episode: WHAKATAU Ep01 - Dan & Michelle
Description: WHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself.
Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. This episode features Dan and Michelle Walker of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāruahine, who have three tamariki aged between 5-11yrs. They share about their journey through COVID, but also their fight against an aggressive cancer in their oldest child at the same time. They share how strong communication ensures their whāna...